Thread: Negative chain stretch?
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Old 04-24-22, 10:08 PM
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I’ve often wondered if backpedaling counteracts the typical stretch/wear that occurs during normal riding.

Can enough backpedaling return a chain to its original state?

Personally I doubt it does so maybe that just means I’m backpeddling.

John
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