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Petro 09-17-10 02:23 PM

Chain length - Tire size
 
I have just recently put a 700x25 tire on my rear. in order for it to not rub i have to pull the chain to a pretty tight tension.
As i am not even half way to the end of my drop-outs.. heres my question.
If i get a longer chain , could i run an even bigger tire?? and just pull out further on the dropouts.

yummygooey 09-17-10 02:30 PM

Um. Why not? As long as your frame has the capacity for whatever size tire you want, it should work fine.

Scrodzilla 09-17-10 02:31 PM

Adding a full link may end up putting your axle too far back in the droputs. A half-link may be your answer.

http://www.pricepoint.com/images/sty...0%20KMCHL7.jpg

mihlbach 09-17-10 04:24 PM


Originally Posted by scrodzilla (Post 11481887)
adding a full link may end up putting your axle too far back in the droputs. A half-link may be your answer.

http://www.pricepoint.com/images/sty...0%20kmchl7.jpg

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renton20 09-17-10 04:42 PM

I used a half link and was able to run a 35mm tire on my IRO mark v which is stated to only have clearance for a 28mm

FastJake 09-17-10 05:12 PM

You could re-gear it, if you're willing to do that. Getting a chainring or rear cog with one or two less teeth will also move your rear wheel back a little bit in the dropouts.

hairnet 09-17-10 06:22 PM

or a $2 half link

FastJake 09-17-10 10:55 PM

Oh they're only two bucks? Yeah get a half link haha.


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