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Re: Chain vs. Belts?!?

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Originally Posted by ollien View Post
How does one account for stretch? Tensioners like delrin rods on bolts?
All sorts of different ways to tension chain. You can find nice ones on McMaster but are expensive, but if you don't over tension you can get away with Delrin of some sort.

Be careful to not over tension. Cost 229 a chance at a regional win this year.
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