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[–] MajorMajormajormajor@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

What's going on with the chain between the chain ring and the lower derailer? Looks like a guide to reorient the chain, but why?

[–] incogtino@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)
[–] Fourth@mander.xyz 4 points 1 year ago

Yep, basically that. I have a technical and aggressive riding style, even with this setup. 🤪

[–] MajorMajormajormajor@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

Never heard of that before, but that's cool. Thanks!

[–] hemko@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 year ago

I guess there's a minor benefit for increasing the contact point between chain and chainring, reducing stress on chainring and likehood of the chain falling off. I guess you can also run a longer chain, so that it's easier to repair on the way without carrying extra links with you