pkovo
Well-Known Member
I have a Surly Instigator setup with the 142mm sliding dropout MDS chips. Have been running it with the axle all the way fwd in the slots, but if I want to slide it back, is there supposed to be something to "lock" it in place, like a tensioner would, or is tightening down the axle like I did on my old BMX bikes enough? The through axle does have bolts on both ends. I would like to think I can lay down more power than I did in my middle school days when I was on the BMX, and wasn't sure if relying on the tension of the axle bolts is enough to keep the wheel from slipping and perhaps getting jammed up back there.
I have been running as 26+ with 2.8" tires and really like the short chainstay feel of having it all the way fwd, but I may try a 27.5 wheel with a 2.6" tire which will probably need a little extra room back there.
Perhaps this should be obvious, but it's my only bike with sliding dropouts.
I have been running as 26+ with 2.8" tires and really like the short chainstay feel of having it all the way fwd, but I may try a 27.5 wheel with a 2.6" tire which will probably need a little extra room back there.
Perhaps this should be obvious, but it's my only bike with sliding dropouts.