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Old 2nd May 2008   #1
noelpt
Chain tension?

Ok, I really shouldn't be doing this, cause it shows how new I am but here I go anyway.

My chain pretty slack and I was wondering if loosening the rear wheel and shifting it back a bit would be the proper way of tensioning the chain. Or is it supposed to be a little slack?

I bought the bike second hand. I don't think the chain is stretched, but I'll check it at some stage. But for now is moving the wheel back adequate?

Thanks in advance.
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Old 2nd May 2008   #2
Dylan
 
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no, move it forwards. doh
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Old 2nd May 2008   #3
Superprecise
 
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yeah that'll do. just pull it back dead hard and tighten at the same time. the chain should be very snug but not tight. chaintugs make the process a little more controlled but aren't totally necessary. good luck!
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Old 2nd May 2008   #4
noelpt
Keep it to yourself Windy81

Cheers Superprecise
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Old 3rd May 2008   #5
Dylan
 
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ok i was being sarcastic. yes pull the wheel back, or adjust the tension with the tensioning pulleys if you have em with the horizontal dropouts.

just seems obvious thats all.
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Old 3rd May 2008   #6
BlowieBen
 
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Quote:
Originally Posted by noelpt View Post
Keep it to yourself Windy81
cmon man, lighten up
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Old 3rd May 2008   #7
Dylan
 
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wasn't me !!
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Old 3rd May 2008   #8
BlowieBen
 
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^^^^haha. what's the odd one out, a washing machine, a toaster, a dishwasher and a woman?



















a toaster because it doesn't leak when it's fucked
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Old 3rd May 2008   #9
Shinscar
 
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http://www.sheldonbrown.com/fixed.html

and chain tension... actually read the lot its great.
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