A possible chain tension fix for semi vertical dropouts
07-07-12, 08:56 PM
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A possible chain tension fix for semi vertical dropouts
Been riding this for a few days, seems to work well. They are origin 8 chain tensioners. It needs a bit of work, might even borrow a friends CNC machine to make my own.
https://imgur.com/ifHaE
https://imgur.com/ifHaE
07-07-12, 10:40 PM
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07-07-12, 10:52 PM
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Still kicking.
Even tension on the axle nuts will stop the slippage.
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Track nuts got bite fo sho. Sometimes I fake it with toothy washers but it just ain't the same.
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