chainring - chain tension
08-07-09, 04:45 PM
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chainring - chain tension
So, I was helping this person work on their 1spd Freewheel bike, trying to even out the chain tension. We lightly loosened the chain ring bolts and gave the chain a tap on the places where it was tight when the spider arm (what ever you call the connecty bits on the crank) @ 12 o'clock position. We did it a couple of times but it never got totally even. Should we just try it again or has her new-ish chain ring become ovaled?
Also, as an aside, can you put a bio-pace style chainring on a SSfw Bike and not have uneven chain tension?
Also, as an aside, can you put a bio-pace style chainring on a SSfw Bike and not have uneven chain tension?
08-07-09, 05:03 PM
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its normal to have a bit of difference unless its something really high end.
and yes, you can run a biopace chainring singlespeed.
and yes, you can run a biopace chainring singlespeed.
08-07-09, 05:07 PM
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Chain tension is much less crucial on a SS than a fixed gear. It's a lot harder to throw the chain on a SS, and I usually leave more sag than with fixed.
08-07-09, 07:21 PM
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If you use a chain tension device, you won't have to finesse the tension as described.
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