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04-07-09 | 06:38 PM

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lz4005

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Originally Posted by elTwitcho

I'm interested in seeing someone answer this. I've never used them or had any use for them, so if nothing else from this thread I'd be inclined to find out what the purpose of those is.

I use one because it makes it easier for me to get consistent chain tension before/after taking the back wheel off. I could do without it, but it makes tire changes a little bit less of a hassle.