Originally Posted by
wolfchild
Run it for 2000 miles and then let's see how the chain tension is and how the magic gear ratio works out.
No problem. My bike was built with the expectation of replacing the chain if things got too loose - it's $25 and a few minutes of work. Your previous post said that it would be impossible to maintain tension after a few rides. I have a few dozen rides on my bike, and after the initial settling in, there hasn't been a significant change in chain tension. If it goes 2000 miles before needing a change, that's great. At the rate my SS gets ridden, that'll be a few years away. I'm okay with changing a chain every few years.
I don't understand how a "magic" gear ratio would change. Maybe parts need to be refreshed if they're too worn, but that's just a maintenance issue. It doesn't change the fact that 32x19 on my bike works great without needing an additional tensioner.