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Sep 11, 2023 at 14:15 comment added jcsahnwaldt Reinstate Monica This answer isn't wrong. The new chain length is fine as well. Yes, the derailleur is extended quite a bit to the front in the big-big combination, but neither the derailleur nor any other part is in danger of being damaged, and one shouldn't use the big-big combination anyway (it's inefficient and bad for the chain). There are pros and cons to shortening the chain. Michael's and Criggie's answers are both reasonable.
Sep 9, 2023 at 8:43 comment added Ender You were wrong mate. Please check new photos.
Sep 8, 2023 at 12:12 comment added Michael Why you should make it shorter: In your photos in the big-big combination it looks like your derailleur still allows a good amount of movement and in the small-small combination there is very little (too little) tension. I think you can even see that the chain is sagging slightly.
Sep 8, 2023 at 11:08 comment added Ender Unfortunately I don't have a chain hook. Why do you think I should make the chain shorter?
Sep 8, 2023 at 7:50 history answered Michael CC BY-SA 4.0