16/42 chain length...................

[delboy]

Running a 16/42 setup lads, standard chain length seems to take the wheel nearly to the end of adjustment. My question is will it be OK to remove 2 links and also shorten the wheel base

Cheers me dears

Del

 

[SpencerCycle.com]

should be okay...but only take 2...still gonna be close

 

[djsin]

i run a 17/43 it takes me to the inner side of the adjustment...hard to get right in the middle

 

[dadofthree]

2 links and you'll be adjusting that belly pan

 

[The Big Red One]

Running a 16/42 setup lads, standard chain length seems to take the wheel nearly to the end of adjustment. My question is will it be OK to remove 2 links and also shorten the wheel base

Cheers me dears

Del

I have about 8k miles on my current chain with 16/42 gearing, and my chain adjustment is about in the middle or closer to the front I believe. Be sure you're not running a worn out chain with lots of stretch.

 

[delboy]

Thanks guys, it's a new chain MJ may have to check the number of links, should be 112

Del

 

[Black Sheep]

I just replaced chain and sprockets. Now 16/42, what a difference! It's a whole new bike.

 

[themominator]

Running a 16/42 setup lads, standard chain length seems to take the wheel nearly to the end of adjustment. My question is will it be OK to remove 2 links and also shorten the wheel base

Cheers me dears

Del

Nice bike there Mr Delboy, I would love to get brembo's on mine

 

[Professor]

Thanks guys, it's a new chain MJ may have to check the number of links, should be 112

Del

Loosen it just enough to be able to get the chain(wheel actually) on and off. Then measure the adjustment you have left. Taking a pair of links out will move the axle 5/8" forward.

 

[suzuka1980]

yup should be ok...

 

[delboy]

Nice one guys

 

[delboy]

Prof, just checked it out...... with 112 links I have 1/2" adjustment left. Total adjustment with Giles chain adjustor is 1", so reducing using your figure of 5/8" it can't be done.

Do you know the total adjustment of a standard setup, if its great that 1" I will revert to the standard setup..........

PS Giles chain adjustor is sh1t mate.

Cheers me dears
Del