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Re: WCP: 2017 Product Launch + MCC 2017
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Originally Posted by AustinSchuh
For something as critical as a drivetrain, I'd be hesitant to run them untensioned. It's hard to get everything perfect to get the perfect tension. You also want a pretty significant preload to prevent ratcheting.
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Could you explain how a preload prevents ratcheting? Is a preload just applying some small torque on the pulley shaft?
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