How much should bike maintenance cost per year?

[Blueberry]

In light of what others have said....You don't have to replace the chain rings every time you replace the cassette. They're usually much slower to wear, and may not need replacement for many, many miles. (Edited to add - looks like you already covered this - posted at the same time).

I'm heavy as well, and still don't have to replace chains that often. Strange.

CA

[lauraelmore1033]

In light of what others have said....You don't have to replace the chain rings every time you replace the cassette. They're usually much slower to wear, and may not need replacement for many, many miles. (Edited to add - looks like you already covered this - posted at the same time).

I'm heavy as well, and still don't have to replace chains that often. Strange.

CA

Yes, very strange. And you do a lot of climbing too! This winter WAS pretty bad as far as wet, nasty, grit on the roads went, though.