Track Tension

[4strknytro]

Anyone have a easier measurement than the weight deal to get me in the ball park for track tension. Can you just pull down as hard as you can and give me a measurement? This can't be rocket science. Just installed new sliders.

 

[Ricketts]

I've always just set the track tension just tight enough that it doesn't ratchet on the drive wheels in deep snow. Too tight equals friction.

Good luck,

Rick

 

[xt_gt]

book says 22lbs. down & should measure 1.18"-1.38".
push down firm & check length if you don't have a scale.

 

[Boo Rad]

book says 22lbs. down & should measure 1.18"-1.38".
push down firm & check length if you don't have a scale.

Ahhh, the old "close enough" measurment system!

 

[cannondale27]

I use the ratcheting method.Set it loose.If it ratchets off a small jump go a little tighter.Probably saves hyfax a bit this way also.

 

[4strknytro]

Thanks for the tips guys. I just did not want to make any adjustments out on the trail the first ride of the year if it was to loose.