FrizzleFried
Well-Known Member
Question...
Why do we use tensioners on our "drive" side ... when we could, instead, use a tensioner on the "pedal" side allowing the drive side to run direct sans tensioner (or maybe with a spring tensioner at most)?
Logic would dictate that as long as you set up said tensioner for the bottom portion of the pedal chain... keeping the direct tension from pedaling off the tensioner... it would work fine...
The logical result would be a much smoother motored ride sans tensioner... no?
EDIT: I could see where there COULD be a spacing issue with the chainstay requiring the tensioner to redirect slightly... hmmm... will have to look in to this.
Why do we use tensioners on our "drive" side ... when we could, instead, use a tensioner on the "pedal" side allowing the drive side to run direct sans tensioner (or maybe with a spring tensioner at most)?
Logic would dictate that as long as you set up said tensioner for the bottom portion of the pedal chain... keeping the direct tension from pedaling off the tensioner... it would work fine...
The logical result would be a much smoother motored ride sans tensioner... no?
EDIT: I could see where there COULD be a spacing issue with the chainstay requiring the tensioner to redirect slightly... hmmm... will have to look in to this.