Originally Posted by
adlai
Yeah, well, the issue is that due to the unique length of the crank, stock chains often are too long, so I have to remove a few links to get it working right.
blah, but 8 speeds don't have this problem, no? Another evidence of it being...superior, for my uses. I'm going to downgrade my bike to 2x8 next chance I get.
1. New chains ALWAYS have to be shortened regardless of number of speeds.
2. You ALWAYS have to rejoin the chain after you run it through your bike frame's rear triangle.