Is my chain too loose? (no pun intended)



vpr80

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I got my tires changed yesterday, but after putting the wheels back on, it seems like the chain is too loose? When I use it on the Highest gear (48x11) it is REALLY loose and bounces up and down all over the place. If I sping the crank backwards even a little fast, the chain immediately falls off.

How do I know what the right tension is, and how do I adjust it?

Thanks
 
vpr80 said:
I got my tires changed yesterday, but after putting the wheels back on, it seems like the chain is too loose? When I use it on the Highest gear (48x11) it is REALLY loose and bounces up and down all over the place. If I sping the crank backwards even a little fast, the chain immediately falls off.

How do I know what the right tension is, and how do I adjust it?

Thanks

Can't really tell without a picture, but see the Park Tool website for advice on correct chain length.

http://www.parktool.com/repair/
 

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