I want to Know how a tight chain and suspension travel interact. This was in reply to vinegar_bend asking about chain tension and wheel resistance. I searched and there are way more posts about cam-chains...
So I wanna know why the 'recommended' on the RC feels Tight.
Isn't one of the worst results of too-tight that the chain limits suspension travel: or suspension travel bangs on the chain...? I shudder to think what a bit of bounce at 130Kph does for Each case...
Wouldn't the correct way to check a chain be to use a track stand, a rider and a buddy to measure Sag vs chain tension. Or maybe; adjust it way beyond 'loose' and check sag; then again for suspension travel with another 30 pounds in a back pack...
I am also amazed how off-centre the rear sprocket must be as checking every 1/6 of a wheel rotation gets so many different measurements.
Another thought: Do these mighty bikes have enough instantaneous power to jerk the chain if it is too close to 'too loose' ? Or if you don't notice any surging a somewhat loose chain still not so bad ?? ( Surging: like a loose timing belt in a Honda Civic produces while coasting along over undulating pavement at 14Kph in 2nd gear )
So I wanna know why the 'recommended' on the RC feels Tight.
Isn't one of the worst results of too-tight that the chain limits suspension travel: or suspension travel bangs on the chain...? I shudder to think what a bit of bounce at 130Kph does for Each case...
Wouldn't the correct way to check a chain be to use a track stand, a rider and a buddy to measure Sag vs chain tension. Or maybe; adjust it way beyond 'loose' and check sag; then again for suspension travel with another 30 pounds in a back pack...
I am also amazed how off-centre the rear sprocket must be as checking every 1/6 of a wheel rotation gets so many different measurements.
Another thought: Do these mighty bikes have enough instantaneous power to jerk the chain if it is too close to 'too loose' ? Or if you don't notice any surging a somewhat loose chain still not so bad ?? ( Surging: like a loose timing belt in a Honda Civic produces while coasting along over undulating pavement at 14Kph in 2nd gear )