What is this thing on Miyata 600GT's seatstay?
11-24-07, 06:40 PM
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What is this thing on Miyata 600GT's seatstay?
A knob-like thing that must be there for some reason, but how are you supposed to use this?
Edit: No, I don't intend to use it with this chain. Think of it as a placeholder.
Edit: No, I don't intend to use it with this chain. Think of it as a placeholder.
Last edited by JeanCoutu; 11-24-07 at 06:42 PM. Reason: Chain is really bad
11-24-07, 06:45 PM
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My Miyata has one... I always thought it was a clever way to hang the chain there while you're removing the rear wheel.
11-25-07, 07:08 AM
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If you are changing a flat on the side of the road, you can use a stick to lift the chain onto the peg. The wheel will come off and go back on without you having to get greasy fingers.
11-25-07, 08:41 AM
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In theory I can see that, but in practise seems the tire interferes with the front of the fender in a way that would be a non-issue if the freewheel would freewheel both ways.
11-25-07, 09:32 AM
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The paint gets chipped off by the chain and then you get rust. I don't use the one on my Bridgestone for that reason.
