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03-28-07 | 09:29 AM

#26

rykoala

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Just use the method above. A tensioner is not needed.

03-28-07 | 09:30 AM

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nun

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I ride 40x16 single speed and I find that the advantage/effort going up hills far outweighs the frustration I have spinning on the downhills.

03-28-07 | 09:36 AM

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Revolution Smmr

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rykoala

Just use the method above. A tensioner is not needed.

Well, I already have the tensioner (it came with the kit of cogs and spacers) I was just wondering if it would be effective with the biopace as opposed to having a chain that's sometimes loose, sometimes tight.

Last edited by Revolution Smmr; 03-28-07 at 10:00 AM.

03-28-07 | 09:58 AM

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Ken Cox

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If Revolution Smmr intends to combine the biopace rings with a single speed, a tensioner will make it easy and elegant.

03-28-07 | 09:40 PM

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sorsha6

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i'm looking to go down from 48/18 to either 46/18 or 44/18... for bumming around town, chores, and also to get up hills easier. i know you guys can't tell me which one i'd like better, but how much of a difference does two teeth make, really? will i notice a big difference going down to 46?