How was it "a mess"? The sweet spot for chain tension isn't the same for everyone, and what you might like can be hard to express in words or numbers.
Personally, I can't stand when there's a bunch of slack in the chain. Somewhere in Sheldon's instructions he talks about keeping a small amount of droop in the chain and not feeling extra resistance at the tightest portion of the crank's rotation. I like to put the bike on a stand and watch the top run of the chain from behind as I spin the cranks. Done right, the drivetrain spins as freely as if the chain were super-loose, but with no more slack than absolutely necessary.
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chandltp
There's no such thing as too far.. just lack of time
Originally Posted by noglider
People in this forum are not typical.
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