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And getting the gearing right because even with a half link, the tension must be just right so the tensioner doesn’t flick up and hit the stay.
That looks very neat. What will happen when the chain elongates as it wears, will this cause problems with the tensioner?
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Currently when the tensioner engages, it’s still very minimal movement, maybe still an inch away from the stay. I guess if it gets too bad, I could remove a link to take up the slack. I’m currently considering the benefits of adapting a Surly Singleator as it would be tidier and you can adjust the jockey wheel chainline more easily.
finger_jockey
Yes, these are the Conti Urbans which I had to bend the mudguard stays straighter to get the clearance but it’s all good now.
With regards to the mission, try not ordering a single fixed Phil hub first time around (because the non drive side flange gets fouled by the chain stay). THAT was an expensive mistake.
Also, a lot of filing and messing with the tensioner to get it all to fit.
And getting the gearing right because even with a half link, the tension must be just right so the tensioner doesn’t flick up and hit the stay.