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No expert, But its more important when in the TT position hanging outta ya ass!! :-)
Smoother, stronger strokes!! GRRRRRR!!

converted for commuting from a 1998 Peugeot Team Festina 'Virenque'. would look nicer without the tensioner but it's for riding to work. :-)

sprayed with Halfords Grey Primer and 2 coats of Halfords VW Bright Orange.

Beer, that bike look lovely, good job on the respray.

I think you need to lose one more link on the chain, it's a bit slack.

I'd slice my knees open in the cut cable ties!!

thought of that- filed down and will be taped probably...

I need help!
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Tommy boy, it's half 1 in the morning, have some bloody patience.

and don't forget it'll be bank holiday soon, no one will be around.

In practice I have a silent 34/16 that is as smooth as anything I have used.

For the same reason, I have 27/13 on my SS MTB; it's not as smooth as the 46/17 on my hack bike, although it's less noticeable off road, obviously, since there's so much else rattling around.

Beer, that bike look lovely, good job on the respray.

I think you need to lose one more link on the chain, it's a bit slack.

cheers Ed. The tensioner slips a bit after a few rides due to the mech hanger being slightly bent, but on the look out for a replacement.

For the same reason, I have 27/13 on my SS MTB; it's not as smooth as the 46/17 on my hack bike, although it's less noticeable off road, obviously, since there's so much else rattling around.

I suppose a 13 is pretty small so going to be pushing it a bit. I can't go under 16 as White Industries don't make a smaller freewheel and not worth using anything else (unless I ever move to a freehub).

Remember using a 9t on a BMX which just looks wrong and is asking for drivetrain issues but then not exactly made for riding far. Although could have an interesting looking gearing with a 20t chainring!

cheers Ed. The tensioner slips a bit after a few rides due to the mech hanger being slightly bent, but on the look out for a replacement.

That's probably due to having too much slack, happen to me, until I shorten the chain and it no longer slip, even when the mech hanger was bent.

Remember using a 9t on a BMX which just looks wrong and is asking for drivetrain issues

I've got a 9t BMX driver on my roller bike, and it is indeed as rough as a badger's arse. The 56t chainring at the other end is as smooth as the proverbial baby's bum, so it's swing and roundabouts :-)

that's roughly 168gear inches

(and 9 skid patches for the fixie skidder curious out there)

current project. still needs..........everything

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Raleigh Flyer, man I forgot I rode all the way from new cross to wimbledn on a flat front tyres after picking it up for £30.

that's roughly 168gear inches

(and 9 skid patches for the fixie skidder curious out there)

165", and no skid patches as it's a freewheel.

It's a beaut. When I've a bit more time it's getting a complete overhaul

i'd slice my knees open in the cut cable ties!!

needs MOAR cable ties!

Hey Beer, What Tensioner is that?

Looks the same as the DMR ones but with a different branding. I hear they are not very good. The type with a spring and jockey wheel, like surly (I haz) are supposed to be a lot better.

A kockey wheel would have to be better, but it may get on your nerves after a while with all it's bull.

The DMR "Tension Seeker" is first class shite, avoid it. Get a proper sprung one. I think Surly make one?

Hey Beer, What Tensioner is that?

it's a Gusset Bachelor which appears to be one of the better fixed tensioners. It's done 2 weeks of commuting since i finished the bike, so about 200 miles, and is pretty quiet. only cost £13. bargain.

a proper sprung one make all the difference, I've tried the Surly and that work perfectly.

I also tried a no-named one I got for cheap, work perfectly well, once your chain is nice and short enough to give enough tension on the chain.

put the decals on today, such a satisfying procedure when it goes right. i will upload pictures when i get to my own computer. got all of Tel's groupset looking shiny and lovely on it also.