11-29-2010, 10:37 AM
Hi guys,
I am building my single gear and now I am in troubles.
The thing is that after measuring the chain, chopping it and adjusting it with a master link, I am not sure what the best option is.
If I use a specific chain measure to keep it tensioned, the wheel can only be adjusted at the very end of the vertical dropout, whereas if I add 2 more links (outer and inner plates, one of them master link) the chain is too loose and for sure it will jump out of the crank with the smallest bump.
I am wondering about either using one of this:
- a chain tug,
- a half link for the chain
- a tensioner
Or just take the risk and using the chain without any of those items.
What do you recommend me?
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Rubio
I am building my single gear and now I am in troubles.
The thing is that after measuring the chain, chopping it and adjusting it with a master link, I am not sure what the best option is.
If I use a specific chain measure to keep it tensioned, the wheel can only be adjusted at the very end of the vertical dropout, whereas if I add 2 more links (outer and inner plates, one of them master link) the chain is too loose and for sure it will jump out of the crank with the smallest bump.
I am wondering about either using one of this:
- a chain tug,
- a half link for the chain
- a tensioner
Or just take the risk and using the chain without any of those items.
What do you recommend me?
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Rubio