Originally Posted by
cxwrench
If you are indeed 'far' from horizontal then you're ok. I still think you could go longer and it would make things smoother on the larger cogs. It really doesn't matter what it looks like in the small cog as long as you have some tension on the chain. This (the large cog) is the important thing to see.
Thanks man - I ordered a new chain (the one pictured has been re-riveted, which is not my thing), I think I'll go 1 link longer and call it good. If I decide to get a 11-40t cassette down the road, I'll have the extra masterlink and can add back easily.
Where at in NorCal? I am headed to Fall River Mills next week/flying in to Medford, maybe Reno if that changes. Flights cancel a lot these days.