Runbikeswim Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 Have had this on last 3 bikes, what exactly is the benefit? What if i switch it on and it off?
Wil6 Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 It must be ON if you ride. It keeps the chain really tight to avoid chain slap, dropping your chain and chain suck. Because the chain is so tight when its on, you turn the switch to off to remove the wheel if you need.
porqui Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 It does not tighten the tension on your chain. It increases the resistance on the pivot of the cage that holds the sprockets preventing chain slap. You want it ON on rough roads.
Runbikeswim Posted March 7, 2015 Author Posted March 7, 2015 Just a question.... Why did you buy a shadow plus if you don't know what it does? It tightens the tension of your chain while not under pressure. It reduces the chances of a "chain drop".Mainly used in single front chain ring setup but will apply for all riding.Came with the bikes.
IH8MUD Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 Sounds if you did not cycle MTB in the time before this feature became available.Do a rocky downhill with it of and then on. You'll hear (possible experience if the chain come off) the difference.
Sidewinder. Posted March 7, 2015 Posted March 7, 2015 Are you taking your wheel off? No? Then clutch stays on.
brucem76 Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 I love the effect of this clutch, but find it makes gear changes quite a bit more sticky and clumsy - any way to improve it?
PeterF Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 I love the effect of this clutch, but find it makes gear changes quite a bit more sticky and clumsy - any way to improve it?You can adjust the tension of the clutch.
brucem76 Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 You can adjust the tension of the clutch.You think if I loosen it a bit it may help?
PeterF Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 You think if I loosen it a bit it may help?Will definitely help. Just take a little tension off at a time and check the shifting in between adjustments.
Heenan Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 I found that with a clutch on the gear change is not nearly as smooth (its actually pretty **** and loud) and with it off the chain slap isn't to bad I do have a guard on the frame so it doesn't really bother me. And my detailer is new so the tension is good. With a clutch on does everything not ware faster?
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