Chain Tug: OK the wrong way round? - London Fixed-gear and Single-speed

justMouse · 21st July 2008

Evening.

I have bought slightly the wrong tugs (again) - 8mm MKS ones that do not fit onto my CONdor / Goldtechy hubs. This is because the washer bit has too narrow a diameter to fit over the spindle.

The ingenious solution I've come up with is to turn them round so the 'logo' is inward facing and the washer sits on the outside of the dropout. The only problem I can think of is the effect of the adjustment screw is reversed.

Any reason why I should not do this?

Cheers

Jim

BringMeMyFix · 21st July 2008

Fitting it that way will reverse the polarity of the neutron flow. At your own risk...

MrSmith · 21st July 2008

been using the same for over a year with no problems.

i don't understand why you are using a half link chain though?

justMouse · 21st July 2008

BMMF - it's OK I'm only intending to do backward circles on this bike.

Smitty - cheers.

tynan · 21st July 2008

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Originally Posted by justMouse

The only problem I can think of is the effect of the adjustment screw is reversed.

How is it reversed ?

MrSmith · 21st July 2008

the sliding plate is on the outside of the dropout, goldtecs have an oversize axle with flats machined top and bottom so they can slide into the dropout. this means the axle will not fit through the hole in the chain tug.

Dylan · 21st July 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by tynan

How is it reversed ?

hehe indeed

justMouse · 21st July 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by tynan

How is it reversed ?

Answer the question and stop exposing me as a dumb arse. Turning it 180 degrees does not change the thread of the tug. D'oh!

skoota · 21st July 2008

just don't cross the streams jim.

justMouse · 21st July 2008

...or think of Mr Stay Puft whilst riding it.

hippy · 21st July 2008

All bikes built and used for backwards circles should Inverse shimmed threads.. carry on as planned.

justMouse · 21st July 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrSmith

i don't understand why you are using a half link chain though?

Originally - just to be different. Now - because I don't have a heavy duty chain splitter to get the heavy, clunky fucker off.

hippy · 21st July 2008

I had one before you had one. Copycat. Nyer. Their first album wasn't X. You suck. No returns.

31t®um · 21st July 2008

the tug is fine fine like that, i told you that you would have to turn it around, when you asked about the tugs.

hippy · 21st July 2008

No one listens to you murtle.. you crazy fool!

justMouse · 21st July 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by 31t®um

the tug is fine fine like that, i told you that you would have to turn it around, when you asked about the tugs.

Yeah you also told me to get the 5mm ones! ;P

Hippy, I'm growing a goatee and diving off my bike into puddles at every available opportunity - I want to be you THAT much.

brett · 21st July 2008

Check the BCD of the fork flange, and that you have correct spok length.
Also, make sure you're running an officiated proper "noob" ratio of 49:15 (4 skidz, blud, isn't it)
It might also be worth verifying the NJS certification of your standard sized riding jeans before your next venture out to the assymetric bowlcut hairdressers...
;o)

nimhbus · 21st July 2008

i use mine that way on my pista, i thought it was the way to do it.

21st July 2008	#1
justMouse	Chain Tug: OK the wrong way round? Evening. I have bought slightly the wrong tugs (again) - 8mm MKS ones that do not fit onto my CONdor / Goldtechy hubs. This is because the washer bit has too narrow a diameter to fit over the spindle. The ingenious solution I've come up with is to turn them round so the 'logo' is inward facing and the washer sits on the outside of the dropout. The only problem I can think of is the effect of the adjustment screw is reversed. Any reason why I should not do this? Cheers Jim
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21st July 2008	#3
MrSmith Blog Entries: 5	been using the same for over a year with no problems. i don't understand why you are using a half link chain though?
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21st July 2008	#6
MrSmith Blog Entries: 5	the sliding plate is on the outside of the dropout, goldtecs have an oversize axle with flats machined top and bottom so they can slide into the dropout. this means the axle will not fit through the hole in the chain tug.
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21st July 2008	#2
BringMeMyFix	Fitting it that way will reverse the polarity of the neutron flow. At your own risk...
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21st July 2008	#9
skoota	just don't cross the streams jim.
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21st July 2008	#11
hippy	All bikes built and used for backwards circles should Inverse shimmed threads.. carry on as planned.
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21st July 2008	#14
31t®um	the tug is fine fine like that, i told you that you would have to turn it around, when you asked about the tugs.
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21st July 2008	#17
brett	Check the BCD of the fork flange, and that you have correct spok length. Also, make sure you're running an officiated proper "noob" ratio of 49:15 (4 skidz, blud, isn't it) It might also be worth verifying the NJS certification of your standard sized riding jeans before your next venture out to the assymetric bowlcut hairdressers... ;o)
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21st July 2008	#18
nimhbus	i use mine that way on my pista, i thought it was the way to do it.
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