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Rotafix - how tight?

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Old 08-07-10 | 08:31 PM
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Rotafix - how tight?
How hard am I supposed to rotate the wheel when I'm using the Rotafix method of tightening a cog?

I don't need to Rotafix since I use a lockring, but I was wondering in case I ever needed to use it.

Also, I'm not interested in whether or not you think a chain whip is better than Rotafixing.
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That depends if you want to take your cog off or not.
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