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Unbelievably, I only truly found this out within the past 4 days. My chain has been slightly slack....well loads more slack than I've ever had it before, and the result? A whisper quiet and honeyed ride. I really and truly can't believe the ride. Its so smooth, its better than any bike I've had from new. Even close to the hack I rode back in my courier days (a beater built up with a Campag and Miche parts...smooth and effective).
Why oh why have I followed the slack-is-bad mantra of this forum? I suppose too much slack is bad, but a bit of slack is like a night with the partner of your dreams. I will tighten it a bit, but never again the uber-taut chain from before.
As you were men (and graceful ladeez).