|   Chain Lenght | NNJ
Jan 11, 2004 8:33 AM | | Please if anyone can help me to determine initial chain lenght?!
Dont know where and how to start.
Asuming that in particular front/rear derailer position, have to determine REAR derailer angle and tension!
Thanks,
NNJ |
| Derailleur position is the road setup... | f'nætik (aka næstep)
Jan 11, 2004 8:43 AM | | Something about 90° cage angle when the chain is in a certain position.
The mountain bike version, probably on account of the generous pie plates we ride with, takes the lowest common denominator approach: Leave just enough chain that you can shift into "big
big" without breaking anything.
Without running the chain through the rear derailleur, follow this Shimano diagram:
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Don't forget to account for any suspension movement if needed. For most designs, the 2 to 3 extra links will cover you, but pay attention to it just incase.
Remember that it's a worst case scenario, since you ought not be riding in the big-big gear combination as a matter of course. |
| Derailleur position is the road setup... | NNJ
Jan 11, 2004 11:56 AM | | Successfull chain lenght determination, using Shimano diagram.
Thanks,
NNJ |
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