Originally Posted by max-a-mill
any reason to choose non-drive side first??
i usually go driveside first. dial the tension in, tighten it; then adjust with the other side to center it in the drops.
I find if I tighten the drive side first, it will loosen the chain when I center the wheel. For me, I have more control over chain tension by tightening the non-drive first. I can use the leverage of the wheel to fine tune it that way. But I wouldn't change your technique if it works for you.