Re: [CR]Now: Chain Adjusters Was: track ends vs. dropouts, pt. 2

From: "Pete Geurds" <raleighpro@dejazzd.com>
To: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>, "CR Bike List" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
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Subject: Re: [CR]Now: Chain Adjusters Was: track ends vs. dropouts, pt. 2
Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2006 08:15:15 -0400
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From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net> Subject: [CR]Now: Chain Adjusters Was: track ends vs. dropouts, pt. 2

> Today, I think chain tensioner, or chain tug, but back in the day more
> accurately called a chain adjuster.
>
> Here's some different styles:
>
> Schwinn 1939 catalog
> "Schwinn Chain Adjuster -- latest approved Continental type":
> http://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Catalogs/Schwinn39-Paramount-Superior/39ps18b.jpg
>
> Cyclo-pedia 1974 catalog
> "Chain Adjuster (Italy):
> http://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Catalogs/cyclo-pedia-74/p53%20accessories%202.jpg

Chuck, The above are still for track ends. (?) The one Russ mentioned was for road style long dropouts. Hard to imagine no one makes that.

Pete Geurds
Douglassville, Pa