Thread: Chain Tension
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Old 05-02-2012, 04:09 PM   #6
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Re: Chain Tension

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Originally Posted by Rookie Rider
My chain is set all the way to back wheel, cant go further. I have about 1" 1/4 slack and it bounces and hits the bike when riding. I think i need a new one it may be to stretched out.
Sounds like you really need a new chain. Pull the cover off the front sprocket and check it too. A chain past it's service life will do nasty things to a smaller sprocket very quickly.
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