OK, I plan to use the same number of chain links as original then tighten with the eccentric closest to 12 o'clock for the 1/2 inch vertical play. It would be great to raise my saddle a bit rather than lower it.
Plague on humanity is true. I have literally come from a bike shop and unable to open a quick release on a wheel. These guys are monsters.
I'm collecting tools: what do you recommend for a good all-around torque wrench? The specs for tightening, should I ever get that far, are on the crank/bb itself. As far as torque assist - not sure what to use because I have to hold the crank arm and move the bolt. Any suggestions welcome. Then again, the shop isn't very far away. This also points to doing stuff myself so I can undo what I've done and know how it was done!!
Originally Posted by
xlbs
The ideal for a timing chain is usually set so that there is about 1/2 inch of vertical play in the chain.
As for over-tightened crank bolts, they are a plague on humanity.
First shot? Use a long torque assist as you did with the cassette lock ring, being careful to control as many variables as possible, and making sure that you are indeed turning counter-clockwise.
Good luck and check back to let us know how it goes.