Thread: WCD vs Standard
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Re: WCD vs Standard

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Originally Posted by LedLover96 View Post
So, doing more research on CD, I have come across bearing mounts called "Sliding Bearing Mounts". What are these exactly. It seems as if they are used for chain tightening, but I have no details about how they do this.
Many teams build bearing blocks for their drive train which hold the bearing and axle. This bearing block can slide forward and backward in the frame (moving the wheel with it) in order to adjust chain or belt tension.

Unfortunately, 254's website is under construction, so I can't pull up any of the great pics I know they had there. I'm sure someone else here can dig up some instructive photos.