Chain Tension Re: [CR]Actual discussion questions about an old bike

>Track chains should never been run tight. At the point where it
>becomes tight then adjust the axle keepers (had a senior moment and
>forgot the real name for them) to let the tightness out of the chain.

I was taught the organic way which was; just looser than too tight. The best way to do this to find the "tight spot" an make that point the point with "no slack." A way of making micro adjustments is to make the chain a little tight then snug down locknuts. Now loosen the driveside nut just a little and just nudge the wheel to the left side, just a couple of millimeters. This will make the wheel off center in the frame. now retighten the drive side nut and loosen the nondrive nut and center the wheel. This process can be repeated many times to loosen or tighten the chain. A too loose chain is just as bad as a tight chain. As far as excessive noise is concerned also check the chainline, the better the line the quieter the chain. enjoy, Brandon"monkeyman"Ives -- Huge Spring Cleaning Bike Parts Sale http://www.uweb.ucsb.edu/~mkirklan/salepage/sale.html

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