I have been on the track; just not very much. And the rentals I've used generally have had fairly tight chains. Following these, I've always kept the tension pretty tight on my own bikes.

The test Rudetay suggests pans out. Thanks for the help. I'll run my chains looser from now on.

Not much of a photographer...

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Just a guess that maybe the rental bikes have tighter chains so they don't require as much attention? No need to make sure they're not too loose to be safe or anything? I'm not sure.

After my whole speech about loose chains, I must mention that I have had a chain of mine jump off my chainring when it was a bit too loose, so while loose is nice on a smooth track, I try and be mindful of it elsewhere. Just for an example, my fast Serotta track/road bike has a pretty loose chain, as I'm mostly just going pretty fast on it and not stopping and going over mixed terrain much. But, my Steamroller I run a fair amount tighter so I can trackstand easier, know exactly how it's going to react in a skid, and know that I don't really have to watch over it much.

But, you were totally right about tighter chains wearing your drivetrain faster, so I guess that's another element.

The correct answer to all this debate is that proper chain tension is when it's "just right."

Just right is where you want to be... slack enough so that it does not add friction or bind and loose enough that you can roll as efficiently and quickly as possible without dropping a chain.

I have a lot of riders come into the shop with their chain tension set far too tightly and they are always amazed and rather pleased at how much better their bikes ride when you back things off just a little.

Next time you're walking out the door, and you notice your chain is pretty slack, but you think its still ridable without adjustment...





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THINK AGAIN!!

What is a bad time for a chain to jump? When you're mashing uphill out of the saddle.

Anyone know where one can pick up some of these lights that he has on the fork?
I can't find anything close locally. First post but I've been diggin' the site so far.

Thanks!

google knog the frog.

btw they lights don't light up anything
very well they just help cars see you.

They come in white or red light. Red ones are excellent for tail lights

my SS
current build, almost finished still waiting on the new tires.
then when i save up enough money, i will buy a new crankset.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...t/100_3439.jpg

neither are excellent for anything.

Oh yeah... Forgot I was in SS & fixie section. My bad

Totally stock Uno in Zion NP.

I know, I know...non-drive side = fail

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/f.../bikesmall.jpg

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me too...sorry, a mediocre light is fine for not getting your ass run over at night.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2150/...ec0230dd_o.jpg
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Is the fork on the Madison 1 1/8 or 1 inch??

I recently bought a Sigma Powerled Black Pro and it rocks! The bang for buck on this set is incredible, before i was just getting by with a Knog-like small led light up front but not anymore. Now i can actually see stuff in the dark and people couldn't not see me even if they tried.

1-1/8"

Well here is my new ride. Its currently set up with the front from my Reminton but I do have the matching front, I just need a tube.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...zaroVivalo.jpg
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frame: Vivalo faded neon 54 square
stem: BIA 60
bars: answer pro taper 2" blk
grips: purp oury
Cranks: Alien blk
chainring: DA 47
cog: surly 17t
chain: blue hkk vertex
pedals: eggbeaters
seatpost: sp72
saddle: turbo
wheelset: gunmetal grancompes
Purple/silver Veep Ds
blk spokes/sil nip



tdhk
*****ty pic, I'll get a better one next time around.

EDIT :
I don't think I like my build after looking at these pics ^ next to each other like that. This is the 1st time that I felt like pitting on low pro rims and drops. That turbo even makes look bleh. Well, next up, reincarnation.

tdhk

Not really into those colors. It'd look better with just silver rim. Cool stem though.

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my ghetto peddler

^^ ahah nice

Nice and clean. Very tastefull.

Tonka thing is way too awesome.

Those Torrelis are great bikes. Nice ride.