ChewyBarker

Would be great to see this survey for edr/xc riders (non strikes) as pedalling increases risk of damage. Trail conditions plays a big part too. I ride singletrail edr/xc style in the bush in australia (not maintained bike parks etc) and the type of trees we have out here are constantly dropping twigs (think the size of an old car antenna with 3-4 smaller off shoots), not leaves. I do alot of trail care but removing these is an endless task, so we just ride over them and they occasionally get caught up in the drivetrain. I’ve average 3-4 derailleurs/year over a decade. Would be interesting so see a survey on derailleur destruction based on riding discipline and trail conditions. Actual location might be interesting as well.