BMX - Chain tightness?

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Crazyrcer

12-09-04, 11:41 AM

How tight should the chain on my bike be? How much should I be able to move it up and down?

Thanks

rice400

12-09-04, 02:57 PM

1/2" is what i heard. sorry if i'm wrong

bmxinvasion

12-09-04, 03:10 PM

1/4 to 1/2 deflection is good I have mine stiff so my cranks don't spin doing whips.I just picked up some fit chain tensioners pretty good stuff.

Morry

12-12-04, 08:00 AM

yer have yo u chain fairly tight. I know if i have my chain to loose it will rub on the top of the brake lever and thats nooot good :)

bxbmx

12-16-04, 12:36 AM

hmm, idk if my chain is loose, but when i bought the bike, there was no sound when i bounced the bike, now u can hear the sound of the chain.

CMcMahon

12-16-04, 10:23 AM

I prefer mine to have as little slack as possible; the tighter, the better.

FireTeamCharlie

12-16-04, 10:27 AM

I agree with Beerman.