Originally Posted by Regulatori (Post 18742568)

I've given up on trying to figure out the right slack. I'm even using a half link. First the chain will be way too tight like a steel rod...then I'll push the wheel forward just a hair and think it's perfect. Then I'll take a pic and all of a sudden it looks too slack in the picture. I can never get it right.

Originally Posted by Regulatori (Post 18742697)

P.S. Go on bikeforums.net single speed section and ask what's the best gear ratio."

Originally Posted by Regulatori (Post 18742697)

I tried Sheldon's guide but came to the conclusion I'll never win this battle.

I'll just write a note and tape it to the frame...
"If the chain pops off and I happen to die, please put on my gravestone:

"Here lies Regulatori, Can't Stop, Don't Want To. Fixie Skiddin Till The Day He Died. P.S. Go on bikeforums.net single speed section and ask what's the best gear ratio."

Originally Posted by Regulatori (Post 18742697)

I tried Sheldon's guide but came to the conclusion I'll never win this battle.

I'll just write a note and tape it to the frame...
"If the chain pops off and I happen to die, please put on my gravestone:

"Here lies Regulatori, Can't Stop, Don't Want To. Fixie Skiddin Till The Day He Died. P.S. Go on bikeforums.net single speed section and ask what's the best gear ratio."

Originally Posted by franswa (Post 18742527)

Looks like a fair bit of slack on that chain. Fixing that would give more clearance in the back.

Originally Posted by Cute Boy Horse (Post 18741708)

If you lose a link from the chain it'll give you enough room left in the dropouts to tension it.

Also get some bar tape

Originally Posted by Regulatori (Post 18742482)

My new ratty Samson. Paid very little.

Previous owner road it in a city for the past 10+ years. Lots of wear in the usual U-lock spots.

I repaired the Flite...just some stitching and Shoe Goo.
Figure I'll ride it into the ground. Was thinking about a full repaint but just love the chrome under the paint.

28mm Conti GP BARELY fits in the rear. 2-3mm clearance in spots. Think I'll try to squeeze in a 25mm GP in the front since the 23mm Gatorskin is about dead.



http://i64.tinypic.com/25upjkp.jpg

http://i67.tinypic.com/svjpso.jpg

http://i64.tinypic.com/b3moib.jpg

Originally Posted by Huffandstuff (Post 18743164)

I think the internet is the only place that people really care about chain tension.

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 18743615)

Seriously.

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 18742947)

More clearance for what? Chain tension looks fine to me.

Originally Posted by franswa (Post 18743775)

Was just taking the piss. I know he's very particular about the least amount of clearance.

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet (Post 18744020)

Yeah, but he doesn't want to increase clearance. :p

Originally Posted by franswa (Post 18743775)

Was just taking the piss. I know he's very particular about the least amount of clearance.

Originally Posted by seau grateau (Post 18743982)

Nothing says classic track bike like squeezing 25/28's.

Originally Posted by Regulatori (Post 18742482)

My new ratty Samson. Paid very little.

Previous owner road it in a city for the past 10+ years. Lots of wear in the usual U-lock spots.

I repaired the Flite...just some stitching and Shoe Goo.
Figure I'll ride it into the ground. Was thinking about a full repaint but just love the chrome under the paint.

28mm Conti GP BARELY fits in the rear. 2-3mm clearance in spots. Think I'll try to squeeze in a 25mm GP in the front since the 23mm Gatorskin is about dead.


http://i64.tinypic.com/b3moib.jpg