I always do it as far forward as it will comfortably go, because the chain will stretch over time (yeah, I know I should get a new chain if it's stretched). If it's too far forward it's hard to get the chain on again after changing the tyre.
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I always do it as far forward as it will comfortably go, because the chain will stretch over time (yeah, I know I should get a new chain if it's stretched). If it's too far forward it's hard to get the chain on again after changing the tyre.