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There are a few things that are going to cost you more, simply because you are not used to working on a bike and will have to have them done for you.
Tuneups - You generally get one free at about 30 days after you buy the bike. Mostly this consists of readjusting the derailleurs (shifting mechanisms) and the brakes as the cables stretch. Tuneups in my area ...
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In my experience of maintaining multiple bikes the costs will come down to these major factors.
yearly: Replacement of Chain/Cassette: Medium
Yearly: Replacement of Tires: High
Yearly: Tune Up of bike/Replacement of Cables/Housing/Pads: High
As Needed: Tubes: Low
If something breaks though you would have to replace that as well, but those costs can't be ...
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If you do most of your own maintenance then you just have to deal with the "wear" items -- chains, rings, clusters, brake pads, tires, and tubes. Bearings wear out, but that takes a long time in most conditions. Stuff like bar wrap needs occasional replacement, but you can always cheap it out with adhesive tape or whatever.
I generally figure 2000 miles ...
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You may run into issues if you apply radically different lubricants on top of each other. You won't do any damage to the chain, but you might effectively use one lubricant to repel another.
I would cycle through the various lubes that you have mentioned you would like to experiment with during your normal maintenance window. Every 1-2 months give the ...
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From what I can gather, you should do a few things when storing tubless tires:
Pump them up to riding pressure before storing.
Check the tire pressure every couple weeks and keep them pumped up so the bead stays sealed.
Spin the tires regularly to keep the sealant mobile.
If the tire looses it's seal while being stored or the sealant dries out then you ...
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TBH, I don't think it matters much anymore, modern geared equipment is soo good it just keeps working regardless. My work commuter bike has done 3 years on the same 7 speed setup. It doesn't change as smoothly as my weekend road bike, but I don't need it to.
If you want longevity from a Fixed Drive Chain I would say get a decent Stainless Sprockets for both ...
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