Originally Posted by
Camilo
I still don't get how a formula, with the measurements and calculations involved, would be easier or more efficient than just trying the chain and either using it as-is, shortening it, or buying a new one.
But I'm not an engineer.
I don’t think it has anything to do with being an engineer. I wanted to learn about why there is a range for how much slack and what if you dont have enough slack. The point was to learn about bikes then decide if i had to buy another chain.