Old 11-11-21 | 11:50 AM
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SoSmellyAir
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Originally Posted by karldub
When I sized my chain I went through several rules regarding chain sizing (was a couple of months ago), but I think I ended up with a chain that is too short anyhow.
When I put the rear derailleur in the largest cog (28t), and the front derailleur in the largest chainring (52t), the chain just feel way to stretched and doesn't run smoothly when pedaling. The derailleur looks like it's about to break too.



What is your opinion, is the chain too short?
Yes, the chain looks too short, and the rear derailleur looks too stretched.
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