HELLOxFIXIE

So basically this started happening when i took my rear wheel off to change it. I noticed it while track standing the crankarms / pedals felt wobbly and noticed that they did move while my back wheel was stationary. Is this a chain tension problem? if so how can I fix this thanks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn0LrcgW4o4

850LLD

Your chain is loose

dayvan cowboy

your pedals are ugly.

time bandit

ur biek is liek broek. plz buy car.

Scrodzilla

Not to sound condescending or anything (that's timebandit's job) but I can't believe you bothered to make a video of this and post it on YouTube. It's obvious your chain is loose!

time bandit

thank you for not steppin on my toes.

Scrodzilla

Wouldn't dream if it, John Thomas!

psirue

this is how you fix this problem: remove the rear wheel. count how many links you have in your chain and then divide that number 1.56 and then add the number of spokes you have in the rear wheel to the total. Use this number to reach the proper chain tension -- this is called your "fixie gain ratio". See Sheldon Brown's site -- he has a chart that lists various fixie gain ratios and their correspondent measurements of how far back an axle should sit in the rear drop outs. When you put the rear wheel back on, be sure to slightly tilt the rear wheel toward the crank. This will make your pedaling much more efficient (which is also known as "go faster").

time bandit

lol wut?

Scrodzilla

John Thomas. It's an old British term meaning dick.

time bandit

no, i was talking about psirues advice.

always install your wheel as centered as possible. idk about the rest of his post, but it sounds like BS too. just install the ****ing wheel. you dont need math.

psirue

you should read up on fixie gain ratios and efficiencies from a slanted rear wheel, man.

Scrodzilla

I'm still blown away by the fact that this dude took the time to make a damn video instead of simply pulling his wheel back. especially after removing and putting his wheel back in the first place. Was the physics of chain tension not obvious enough???

Patricky

that video made me laugh. i wonder what his mother thinks

time bandit

i understand gain ratios. wtf does spoke count have to do with it?

also can you provide some reading material about slanting your rear wheel? i cant seem to find anything about it.

skinnyland

my penis hurts.

skinnyland

also:
dude, he's ******** with the OP. you should know that.

skinnyland

also, i can hear you typing.

time bandit

you are such a deep sleeper.

time bandit

no work today? come over for a beer. i have to be back at the shop at 6.

/hijack