This is a vintage cro-mo steel frame. I think it has a good grip, but would this slip? The chain tension is good as it is set up here. I know this is sketchy, but how sketchy?
by some_carboi
This is a vintage cro-mo steel frame. I think it has a good grip, but would this slip? The chain tension is good as it is set up here. I know this is sketchy, but how sketchy?
by some_carboi
8 Comments
How do rim brakes align properly if the wheel isn’t completely seated?
On a road frame, the dropouts are horizontal and intended to be used to slide the wheel back and forth.
Those look more like mountain vertical drops, and you’re supposed to be snug into them.
It’s sketchy, normally on vertical dropouts you’d add a chain tensioner, sometimes pale use a finer derailleur. Maybe you could be lucky and adding another chain link would work out?
I think the chain tensioner method is the way to go, especially since this isn’t a fixed set up. most any old derailleur will work as an impromptu chain tensioner if you set the limits correctly
I wouldn’t ride this, and I’ve ridden pretty sketchy setups.
I think it’s fine unless you’re planning to do some serious sprinting, but with one caveat. You should have a good washer between the nut and the frame. That way, you can put some good leverage on the nut without worrying about the wheel slipping out of position. I’ve done this plenty of times without issues, but always using washers. Never tighten a nut into a slot without a washer.
Track nuts are always a good idea. As far as placement goes, I don’t love this, but I’d ride it.
That’s insanely stupid and dangerous. Get a chain tensioner to bolt up to your derailleur hanger. Or go fixed and get an eccentric bottom bracket!
Yeah I’d add a chain tensioner. They aren’t expensive. I had a similar setup with a chain tensioner on a winter/rain bike set up as a single speed for reduced maintenance. It worked great.