chain help!!

[jmr3394]

so my chain is too loose to go with out a tensioner but two short to take any more links out of. But the chain keeps flying off the sprocket and tensioner. what do i do? are there any other kinds of tensioners?

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

Add a 1/2 link to the pedaling side!

 

[jmr3394]

im sorry what? could you explain?

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

Here... http://www.sickbikeparts.com/catalo...id=59&osCsid=c156a8f819ba382cf5f781321e6af42f
Don't use the 1/2 link for the engine chain, (they don't work as well!)

 

[happycheapskate]

KORE makes a spring loaded BMX/ DOwnhill tensioner that mounts on the frame, and even works with 24 speed bikes. I'm going to try it for MB.

This Kore tensioner looks nice but would not work on my build. I can't position it to tighten the chain without being where it would hit the wheel.

$25 shipped USPS to 48 con. states.
mohdoggies @ y!

 

[jmr3394]

how would adding a 1/2 link on to the peddle side add more tension to the other chain?

 

[AaronF]

Assuming your bike is a single speed not a derailleur setup,using a 1/2 link on the pedal side can allow the wheel for more adjustment on the engine drive side.

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

how would adding a 1/2 link on to the peddle side add more tension to the other chain?

This is gonna be a long day!

 

[jmr3394]

Sorry i'm not as experienced as you venice. this is my first bike. im still learning here

 

[jmr3394]

ok thank you nougat that makes more sense about the dropouts and what not. preciate it