Bike addict Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 (edited) As you may or may not know, i posted a topic about a week ago now on how my frame was bent, i've managed to spread it by about 5mm which was enough, so that fixed the problem of my brakes gripping my wheel. i've now got the problem of my chain. when i adjust it to get it the right tightness, i tighten the bolts up tight, only to find that they slip forward *** my wheel (when i pedal). But, making matters worse, because the wheel is so far back in the dropouts, i cant put a chain tensioner on it.Even if i take 2 links out to make it shorter, this means that it is too far forward meaning that my brake pads are only halfway on the rim.I cant think of a way out so if any of you people out there know how please, please help me! Thanks, Ryan Edited April 9, 2006 by Bike addict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe parker Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 sounds like u have tried everything and it hasent worked so my advice is get a new frame mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alun Goch Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 get a half-link?Alun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyb Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 (edited) Do you run snail cams? If not i surgest you do they will pull the wheel back to the right length you want but make sure your bolts are not right at the back of the hole on the tensioner because it will move forward when you pedal. ricky Edited April 9, 2006 by rickyb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike addict Posted April 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 i was thinking about that but the only problem is that im short on cash, i know that they are reasonably cheap but ive just splashed out on new parts to try and fix my old problem, and my dad is the man with the money and he wont be pleased if i ask him for more parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike addict Posted April 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 Can i ask how snail cams work?cheers, Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Monty Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 Can i ask how snail cams work? cheers, Ryan Are you riding a T-master? If you are you cant run snail cams with them. My friend has got a T-master and when he got it he had the same problem with the chain length as you, he got a KHE collapse chain and it sorted it all out. If your wheel keeps moving have you got the right size spacers in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike addict Posted April 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 what difference would a khe collapse chain make, and yes i do ride i t-master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike addict Posted April 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 Hi guys. Can you tell me where i can get a half link chain from please?cheers, Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials Boy Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 (edited) sounds like u have tried everything and it hasent worked so my advice is get a new frame mate! Listen to this guy. He knows everything about bikes. Hi guys. Can you tell me where i can get a half link chain from please?cheers, Ryanhttp://www.alansbmx.com/product_info.php?c...roducts_id=3081That'll do mate. Edited April 9, 2006 by Trials Boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike addict Posted April 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 didnt you seriously dis him in his "post your stocks" topic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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