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TENSION WHEEL [2 records]

Record 1 1997-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Springs (Mechanical Components)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ressorts (Composants mécaniques)

Spanish

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Record 2 1994-09-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cycling
DEF

Bottom of the two rear derailleur idler wheels. This wheel keeps correct tension on the chain.

CONT

Chain at top goes around front of jockey wheel. Chain at bottom goes around rear of tension wheel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cyclisme
DEF

Roulement incorporé au dérailleur pour faciliter le passage de la chaîne.

CONT

la roulette inférieure tend la chaîne pendant le pédalage et au cours du changement de vitesse.

Spanish

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