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Unread 10-01-2008, 02:16
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Re: what Chain size and tensioner to use for the drivetrain

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Originally Posted by Cory View Post
If you don't, it will eventually stretch enough to be too loose, even if you calculated the exact center-center distance to allow you to use a whole number of links.
This is true.

However, will it really exaggerate itself over the 3-9 days that I'm guessing most teams compete (that's 1-3 events)?

Not that I advocate not having a tension system. I still stand by sliding motor mounts.
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