So I went to check the chain tension on the bike today. Looked in the owner's manual and saw the specs - thought it sounded a bit tight. Checked the font of knowledge that is this forum (thanks, guys) and decided to go with the 25-28mm advised here. Went to check the tension on the chain and almost fell over. I had almost 2 inches! wtf. :nightmare: Called the husband over to verify that I had not lost my mind. I had not. Went to loosen the rear axle bolt to tighten the chain and found that it was hand tight. My husband looked at me in all seriousness and said, "You're lucky you're not dead."
When I bought it from the dealer, I didn't think to double-check the tightness of the bolt. Lesson learned.
The chain is now nice and tight, freshly cleaned and lubed, and the axle bolt is torqued to 108, so I'm breathing a bit easier.
Please know I'm not trying to bash dealer mechanics here, I'm just hoping that if you're like me and don't double-check a new bike, do it. Better safe than sorry.
I will now retire to the corner where I can kick myself in shame...
When I bought it from the dealer, I didn't think to double-check the tightness of the bolt. Lesson learned.
The chain is now nice and tight, freshly cleaned and lubed, and the axle bolt is torqued to 108, so I'm breathing a bit easier.
Please know I'm not trying to bash dealer mechanics here, I'm just hoping that if you're like me and don't double-check a new bike, do it. Better safe than sorry.
I will now retire to the corner where I can kick myself in shame...