Originally Posted by
evoke0ne
OMG, Are there really track ends that look like happy whales?
Other than that...I'd say I dont really care what the track ends look like. But umm...are those built in tensioners in the wrong way? how are you supposed to tighten those
There are two types of tensioners, one are actual built-in tensioners that you screw in and these 'push' the axle further back from the bike, to increase the tension. Aftermarket tensioners go on the ends of the dropouts and 'pull' the axle further back.
Older road frames also have screws like these that 'push' in toward the bike, this was because frame alignment was not as precise then as today, and you could adjust to make the wheel track straight / correctly.