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#1 11-12-2007, 04:16 PM
Zen Road Warrior Member Thread Starter Join Date: May 2007 Location: All 48 Posts: 72 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	do you need a tensioner on straight cables (vs.chains) is a tensioner necessary on straight cables. i believe on chains you need it and diag cables but wasn't sure about the straight cables. thanks

#2 11-12-2007, 09:28 PM
farder Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Redneck Riviera Posts: 73 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nope. Cable length is adjustable so no need for tensioners. Besides, cables belong in the chain box anyway along with chains. If it's bad enough to need chains then you shouldn't be on the road IMO. Chain to get OUT of trouble, not into it.

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