Originally Posted by
krispenhartung
Unfortunately, the way chains link together I'm not able to back off in a small increment. The next shorter size of chain with 52:15 puts my axle bolts about in the middle of the chain stay, which means if I put a 51:14 or 51:15 on it, its way back toward the end of the chain stay.
A half link can be a helpful thing to have around, but you have plenty of clearance in the photo. Unless you're riding in gravel?