Thread: Chain Tensioner
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Re: Chain Tensioner

If you have the resources to machine to close tolerances and you space your wheels by an integer number, you will not need tensioners until the chain stretches and then you can just replace it. I would personally not run without tensioners but it can be done. I would rather tension then replace but some teams are ok replacing chain more frequently for the weight savings.
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