I changed the tires on my fixed gear last night and today the chain was definitely a lot looser than it had been. I thought I had pulled it pretty tight but apparently not.
Is there a guideline for how tight it should be, or is it more “you know it when you ride it” or “just get it really tight”?
I am currently using an eccentric bottom bracket and it stays nice and tight. I do not recommend if you do a lot of mashing up hills because the added tightness and force will quickly result in a snapped chain, but this is excellent for the flats. Just keep your chain oiled to account for the higher forces on the rollers.
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