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Old 12-01-05, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
Ok, let's not make this an argument. I'm a bit OC when it comes to my bikes. I ordered a chain tensioner for my X3 because I want to make it easier to get the desired tension with a minimum of fuss. It just makes things easier.

Words from the guy that uses polish and a polishing cloth on brake bosses.
Bah. Although I do plan on running some tensioners shortly (my friend is making some prototypes that I'll be testing), I prefer the "jam two objects of the same size between the chainstays and the tire, and a third object between the tire and the wishbone, and then crank down on the axle nuts with a tire iron" method. My sht rarely moves, and it takes a hell of a lot of instantaneous force for it to do so.
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