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Old 10-17-12 | 01:03 AM
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dynikus
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From: Reseda, Ca

Bikes: 2009 Felt F85

disadvantage to super tight chain?

Are there any disadvantages to having a really tight chain? I have a flip flop hub with both sides at 16t. My half link chain is the perfect size for the fixed gear side, but really really tight if I put it on the freewheel side. It still works, there's just literally no slack. I'm assuming that this can lead to a higher chance of snapping my chain? I'm riding a bike with vertical dropouts, so unless I do file down my axle a little, I can't really change the tension.
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