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28-01-09, 12:43 PM

i'm sure this wont be new info, but it seems worth saying... when you adjust your chain tension, you need to be sat on the bike. Yes, this is physically impossible, but my point is that you may adjust it correctly when off the bike, but realistically the chain is too tight when in use.

i know that my chain seems too slack upon inspection, but when sat on it, it seems to come within the 1-2 inch guide. (that may be wrong, is it 1-2 inch?)

28-01-09, 12:43 PM	#9
branny Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Chain snapped, what should I be checking? i'm sure this wont be new info, but it seems worth saying... when you adjust your chain tension, you need to be sat on the bike. Yes, this is physically impossible, but my point is that you may adjust it correctly when off the bike, but realistically the chain is too tight when in use. i know that my chain seems too slack upon inspection, but when sat on it, it seems to come within the 1-2 inch guide. (that may be wrong, is it 1-2 inch?)