Using Gilles TCA Chain Adjusters

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    morpheus20170 Active Member

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    Can someone please advise me how to use Gilles TCA Chain Adjusters as I have used them on Saturday but got confused what I was doing more with which way to turn the little screw on both sides, stupid question I know but please bear with me and help where you can.
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  2. Saqib

    Saqib Active Member

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    Am not sure, perhaps some pics of the adjusters may help?

    Usually you can use a ruler (or verniers) to ensure the gap is the same both sides, then tighten the axle back up.
     
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    morpheus20170 Active Member

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    This is someone else’s bike but this is odd as mine are both the same way up with the three bolts all at the top and I have been confused which way to turn the tiny Allen key bolt to tighten my chain on both sides
     

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    Saqib Active Member

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    I've just taken a screenshot of their guide.

    I would turn the allen key clockwise (or anticlockwise) and then just measure this distance I marked in red. Make sure it is the same on both sides.

    It has a ruler/scale across the bottom, just make sure it is even on both sides and you should be done.

    fyi - clockwise 'should' take the wheel back (and make the chain tighter). But just try it and measure.

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    Did you use the stickers?
    Wind them both in and then put the stickers o the swing arm set to the same miner in the adjuster scale, you can then set them accurately on both sides.
     

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