I really don't want to put another $150 in this bike. I like the frame and all. I already put good 1.5" street tires, fenders, rack and bags, and lighting on it. I still need to replace the brake cable and housing, brake pads, and get a seat that doesn't feel like like I'm getting *****.

I will get a tensioner, if I can't make the chain length be "just right". Sheldon Brown's site had an article on it and he didn't really sound like it was going to be a 100% sure thing.

Jerry