I myself are thinking of how better it's going to be when I can park my converted and start using my soon to be built track frames instead. One of the things I hope to be better is keeping the chain tension by using chain tensioners. The converted has lost it's chain tension after a week or so and it's not because of not tightening the bolts properly but because of those old type road dropouts.
I hope skipping is going to be a little easier like you said also.
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