Is there any need for chain tugs?

[bonker]

I've always had chain tugs on my Bowery. I've just upgraded to a Pearson Now You See Me which doesn't have them. I've just revamped the Bowery for my son to take to Uni, is there any problem with taking the chain tugs off?

 

[Pale Rider]

I think this one is best answered by someone who knows what a chain tug is.

 

[morrisman]

 

[derrick]

Have never felt the need to use them. had the fixie a while now and never had a problem.

 

[mcshroom]

Simple test is to try and climb a steep hill. If the wheel moves in the dropouts when you pull hard on it then it will need a chain tug. If not then you may be ok without them

 

[fossyant]

No need. Pain in the ass.

 

[jazzkat]

I honk up some pretty steep hills and I don't use them, don't see the point.
Do the nuts up tight- no problem!

 

[HLaB]

Had cheap ones fitted as standard on my Viking but removed them when they became bent out of shape and a wheel removal was a bit awkward. Since they've been removed (circa 2000miles ago) I've had no problem.