Chain clearance

robonyx · #1 (**permalink**) 10-03-2009, 07:42 PM

HI gang just thought this could be helpful in trying to get chain clearance.
I took a scissor jack out of the trunk of my car, placed it where I need space and cranked away.
Worked like a charm. I put a nut and bolt where the wheel mounts to the frame, to hold position and bowed the frame and got perfect clearance.
Happy Motoring Robonyx

bairdco · #2 (**permalink**) 10-03-2009, 07:54 PM

yikes. but if it works, it works...

here's a 2x4 method:Bicycle Frame Spacing

xlite · #3 (**permalink**) 10-05-2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by robonyx

HI gang just thought this could be helpful in trying to get chain clearance.
I took a scissor jack out of the trunk of my car, placed it where I need space and cranked away.
Worked like a charm. I put a nut and bolt where the wheel mounts to the frame, to hold position and bowed the frame and got perfect clearance.
Happy Motoring Robonyx

I put some bow in the stays by jamming a wood block between then tightening down nuts on allthread where the hub goes. Now chain don't hit stays.

robonyx · #4 (**permalink**) 10-05-2009, 09:40 PM

Hay! where were you guys when I needed you.
Guess there"s more then one way to bend a frame.
Just kidding!!
Happy motoring Robonyx