So i'm not having much luck finding the answer, which might mean it's a non-issue but i'd rather make sure.
The question is how do rear friction drive set-ups handle the extra play of rear suspension? I know how it would be done on a chain, chain tensioner and such. But not sure on a roller. Since i'm not finding much i'm kinda assuming that tire flex would just eat the extra play? ? maybe?
I ask because i'm shopping for a bike right now and just saw a 3 bike lot on CL. A huffy ladies bike(nice handle bars), a full suspension mongoose(and this one looks pretty new! Springy seat too.), and a no name mountain bike(meh, spare parts), all for $75. I imagine i could coble together a nice starter bike from the 3. ^^
The question is how do rear friction drive set-ups handle the extra play of rear suspension? I know how it would be done on a chain, chain tensioner and such. But not sure on a roller. Since i'm not finding much i'm kinda assuming that tire flex would just eat the extra play? ? maybe?
I ask because i'm shopping for a bike right now and just saw a 3 bike lot on CL. A huffy ladies bike(nice handle bars), a full suspension mongoose(and this one looks pretty new! Springy seat too.), and a no name mountain bike(meh, spare parts), all for $75. I imagine i could coble together a nice starter bike from the 3. ^^
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