Old 09-09-11 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by chucky
Yes that's what I'm saying. IMO one of the primary advantages of running SS is that it mostly doesn't matter when the chain stretches. If you have a sturdy chain-tug what happens is when the chain stops fitting the sprockets then you can crank up the tension to keep it from jumping until it starts to fit better again (ie until the tight spots wear down).
Huh? I know I'm opening a can of worms here but a "stretched" chain will cause a lot more wear on drivetrain components than a newer, properly tensioned chain and there really isn't any disagreeing with this. "Cranking up the tension until the pieces fit better again" is only creating even more wear.

I wash my hands of this thread.
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