I've got a stock '07 Kona Shred and I haven't had to tweak with its drivetrain yet.
Lately I've been noticing that I've been getting a lot of chainslap on my chainstay and seatstay when I jump around. As a temporary fix, I've bought a lizzardskin cover and some stick-on pads.
I'm a newbie when it comes to tweaking the drivetrain, but I was wondering if there's a good way to increase tension on the chain... The chain on this bike feels a lot less tense then the chain on my other bike (mid 90's rockhopper). Would it help to take out a couple links? Should I try to increase the tension on the spring in the rear derailleur?
I'm running Shimano Altus derailleurs with 2 chainrings and a bash-guard on the front, and and 8 gears in my rear cassette.
Thanks in advance, I really appreciate it.
-Matt
Lately I've been noticing that I've been getting a lot of chainslap on my chainstay and seatstay when I jump around. As a temporary fix, I've bought a lizzardskin cover and some stick-on pads.
I'm a newbie when it comes to tweaking the drivetrain, but I was wondering if there's a good way to increase tension on the chain... The chain on this bike feels a lot less tense then the chain on my other bike (mid 90's rockhopper). Would it help to take out a couple links? Should I try to increase the tension on the spring in the rear derailleur?
I'm running Shimano Altus derailleurs with 2 chainrings and a bash-guard on the front, and and 8 gears in my rear cassette.
Thanks in advance, I really appreciate it.
-Matt