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The chain on my ghetto single speed conversion beater has started skipping badly. Chainring and cog don't look very worn and the chain is about 25.5 cm per ten links. Been too lazy to lubricate the chain and it's pretty crusty.
The chain is pretty loose. I've been too cheap and lazy to get one of those stupid chain tensioners (pic related). I've eliminated the possibility of the chain coming off by other means.
Does a chain tensioner help with skipping? Or could lack of lubrication be a/the cause? Are 3x8 drivetrain components just so shit for single speed that they're fucked in six months?
(Yes, I know that one solution is to tweak with different size rear cogs and shit. I did take that into account when converting the drivetrain)
