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Newbie question on chain tensioner

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Old 10-03-08, 10:11 AM
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Newbie question on chain tensioner

Any advantage to have the chain tensioner like picture jpgwith single speed (not fg)?
https://i432.photobucket.com/albums/q...chaintensioner.
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it makes little tweaks to tension easier, but not necessary at all for SS, in my opinion.
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Any advantage to have the chain tensioner like picture with single speed (not fg)?
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