Can your chain be too tight on a fixie?

spasypaddy

I ask because i've just fitted my chain tug and my chain is very tight. Can it be too tight?

Ramanujan

yes

spasypaddy

care to elaborate?

pete.whelan

too tight and it will bind and be very inefficient. It also raises the risk of damaged bearing in the hub and BB and weakens the chain.

It should be just slack enough to avoid any tight spots

spasypaddy

ok, excellent. i shall slacken it off slightly as it is quite tight.

i've also noticed that ive somehow bent a spike on the crank. Any recommendations for another? Can i just replace the cog or will i need a whole new crank set?

ride_whenever

you should just be able to swap out the chainring.

spasypaddy

thats what i thought, shall be ordering a new one tomorrow then

would this be suitable?
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Miche ... 360040673/

Or is there something better you can recommend?

Sorry im quite new to all this stuff.

ride_whenever

I tend to use the middleburn hardcoat rings, but anything will work as long as it has the same bolt circle diameter and number of holes!

If you want something a bit flash, try the TA chainrings, they do a lovely polished finish!