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As it's a single speed with no derailleur and the missing braces would be in tension, might not the chain itself fulfill the role?
by dTal 7y ago
As it's a single speed with no derailleur and the missing braces would be in tension, might not the chain itself fulfill the role?
- bsmith 7y agoIt could, but undue tension on the chain vastly decreases the efficiency and longevity of the chain, and potentially, the cog/chainwheel. This would also present a safety issue because chains can (and do) break.