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ahconway

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Chain tension
« on: March 15, 2007, 11:31:30 PM »
I've noticed that the chain on my Raven AT is looking kind of slack.

How do I know what the proper tension should be? And adjust, am I better off removing a link from the chain or adjusting the BB?

Andrew C
www.velofellow.com
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geocycle

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Re: Chain tension
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2007, 10:44:52 AM »
See P9 of owners handbook  http://www.thorncycles.co.uk/thornpdf/ThornBikeOwnerManual2Web.pdf

PS I've been sufferring from 'chain tension' for the last 3 weeks caused by an irritating tick on the down pedal stroke!
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stutho

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Re: Chain tension
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2007, 12:19:05 PM »
Hi Andrew,

Wow I can't believe you have never needed to adjust the tension!  

Definitely best to adjust the BB first.  Only remove a link if the BB is in the max position and you still have a loose chain.  You probable know this but I say it anyway: It is MUCH better to have a chain that is slightly loose rather than a chain that is too tight.
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ahconway

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Re: Chain tension
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2007, 12:59:22 PM »
I know! But I haven't put as many miles on the bike as I would have liked/expected. I suppose that's what happens when you have two babies and move half way round the world!
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tynevalleycommuter

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Re: Chain tension
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2007, 01:14:59 PM »
You might get more miles in if you get your wife to have the babies in future![;)]

(sorry, couln't resist the opportunity!)
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