Chain length rule t...
 

[Closed] Chain length rule thingy

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Sorry. I know it's been on many times before, but the rule of thumb for chain length is around the largest cogs then add a link isn't it? Does it go through the mech or not?

Thanks!


 
Posted : 30/04/2009 1:24 pm
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as seven said on my earlier thread;

"run it over large chainring and large sprocket - that length + 2 links

don't run it through rear mech"


 
Posted : 30/04/2009 1:26 pm
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Or run it through the mech, stretch the mech tight and trim to size.....


 
Posted : 30/04/2009 1:30 pm
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Thanks guys.


 
Posted : 30/04/2009 1:51 pm
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Also, if its a suspension bike its not a bad idea measuring the chain with the suspension compressed ie, air out of the shock/spring removed, to take into account chain growth.


 
Posted : 30/04/2009 2:16 pm