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Old 11-11-05 | 11:23 AM
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How many links to add?

Going from a 47-14 setup to a 47-18, how many links do I need to add to my chain? I'm guessing two or three?
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Old 11-11-05 | 01:30 PM
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You should put the wheel in the frame, put the chain on, and count how many you're missing.
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Old 11-11-05 | 01:53 PM
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Add ten links and then take off the ones that you don't need.
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Old 11-11-05 | 02:21 PM
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one link = 4 teeth
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Old 11-11-05 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by trespasser
one link = 4 teeth
That's right.
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