How do you tension this kind of dropout?

TandocTools · #1 03-20-2010, 04:04 PM

I got my chain fitted but I can't get any decent tension on it with out the wheel going all wonky. What is the correct procedure for tensioning these diagonal dropouts?

foureasy · #2 03-20-2010, 04:34 PM

hold the wheel in place and tighten the axle.
nice bike.

TandocTools · #3 03-20-2010, 04:37 PM

I must be a weakling! I can't get less than 1 1/2" of deflection! I'll keep trying.

Tad Bit Tipsy · #4 03-20-2010, 04:41 PM

Get you some chain tugs. Then tighten away!!! If they'll fit. I can't see your dropouts well in that picture. Mine are the old standard diagonal, so I had to use them, but also mine do not have any bolt on tangs for fenders like yours may have. Put up a close up picture!!!

**RedB66** · #5 03-20-2010, 05:16 PM

You can either take a link out or go up (or down) on the sprocket size. Either the chain ring or the wheel sprocket can be swapped.

corgi1 · #6 03-20-2010, 09:35 PM

get a half link too ,so you have full adj if chain stretches