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trendsfriend on February 27, 2026 3:53 pm it’s fine, but i’d probably add couple of links, easier on the rd spring. i usually go by the longest possible chain on the high gear
azel128 on February 27, 2026 3:53 pm I would add a link. That derailleur looks a little stressed out.
Antpitta on February 27, 2026 3:54 pm Maybe by a link or two but looks like it could work ok, maybe. Is your b-screw set correctly? Seems the upper jockey wheel might be a touch close but also hard to see exactly.
SneakysBest on February 27, 2026 4:33 pm Just get a new chain and size it appropriately, please ignore everyone saying use another quick link. As with every single post in this sub. Take it to your local bike shop. Asking strangers on the Internet, is not a substitute.
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it’s fine, but i’d probably add couple of links, easier on the rd spring. i usually go by the longest possible chain on the high gear
I would add a link. That derailleur looks a little stressed out.
Maybe by a link or two but looks like it could work ok, maybe.
Is your b-screw set correctly? Seems the upper jockey wheel might be a touch close but also hard to see exactly.
Can you show it in the smallest cog?
Probably fine if hardtail
Not critical, you won’t be riding in first gear often
Just get a new chain and size it appropriately, please ignore everyone saying use another quick link.
As with every single post in this sub. Take it to your local bike shop. Asking strangers on the Internet, is not a substitute.
Add 2 links
Couple links short, not more than that