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Old January 4th 18, 02:48 AM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
AMuzi
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Default new chain, slack

On 1/3/2018 7:17 PM, Emanuel Berg wrote:
BTW wasn't there yet another version for CBs
where the track was in the opposite direction
from everyday track ends, and there were screws
to fine-adjust wheel position and
chain tension?


Those track ends (horizontal with opening at the rear) had
an adjuster screw from the front.
http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l400...88879797_1.jpg

Cheaper than a separate chain adjuster but the same effect:
http://www.yellowjersey.org/GCDL5.JPG

With either, axle nuts bear a smaller load so wheels stay in
place with hardly any wrench torque.

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