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20-04-10, 09:15 PM

hi I was wondering what is the best way to check the chain tension. I just replaced the the rear wheel after getting a puncture,and I was hoping that if I did'nt move the chain adjusters it would just go back to the original setting.Wrong . The chain seemed too tight. I have now adjusted it so that I have 30mm of play with my partner sitting on the bike, but with no one on the bike the chain is resting on the chain buffer on top of the swinging arm. Is it best to measure the chain play with someone on the bike or off the bike?? With someone on the bike the chain lifts about 25mm and drops 5mm. will this be ok? Any input appreciated.

20-04-10, 09:15 PM	#1
gerrymcghee Guest Posts: n/a	chain tension hi I was wondering what is the best way to check the chain tension. I just replaced the the rear wheel after getting a puncture,and I was hoping that if I did'nt move the chain adjusters it would just go back to the original setting.Wrong . The chain seemed too tight. I have now adjusted it so that I have 30mm of play with my partner sitting on the bike, but with no one on the bike the chain is resting on the chain buffer on top of the swinging arm. Is it best to measure the chain play with someone on the bike or off the bike?? With someone on the bike the chain lifts about 25mm and drops 5mm. will this be ok? Any input appreciated.