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Old 04-29-09, 03:16 PM
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Its also possible to find a magic gear for our frame that will let you get perfect chain tension without using the tensioners. just have a look at

http://eehouse.org/fixin/formfmu.php

You are limited with your gear ratio but very doable and alot better than the tensioners. I am just waiting for a new chain ring to sort mine out good luck with it.

I'd recommend a horizontal dropout like the cross check as mentioned earlier and bypass all this messing with magic gears and such.
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