I was collecting the data on my bike. I noticed that the chain wasn't lasting as long as I had hoped when I looked at the data. So I switched to a different model. It's more expensive, but lasts considerably longer.
The data is useful. Sometimes.
J
This, exactly. I was getting through a lot of chains, pedals, BBs so tried out different models and recorded the distance. One particular chain lasted much longer than the others at a slightly higher price. On the other hand, expensive pedals lasted a bit longer but at a substantially higher price, so not worth the money on that basis (they are also slightly lighter and look nicer).
One thing that winds me up a bit is when people talk about how long something lasts in terms of time. This chain lasted me two years; these tyres are no good they wore out after 6 months. It's meaningless. How many bikes do you have, was it in the shed half the year, did you ride six back-to-back Lejogs?
Today I was out on the bike with no GPS or bike computer. Shock horror, not recorded.
I have no odometer on my touring bike, it's unnecessary clutter. But every time I get back from a trip the first question everyone asks is "how far?" I have to admit I have no idea, I just ride every day until I get somewhere nice or it starts to get dark.