Bicycle Mechanics - Chain tensioners that work w/Redline Monocog dropouts??

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wroomwroomoops
02-11-08, 07:18 PM
Hey all,


if you've seen the Redline Monocog's dropouts, you'll know they are slightly burly and peculiar. I have tried to use two different chain tensioners (of which one was a BMX type), and they just don't engage the ends of the dropouts correctly, and don't stay straight (parallel to the chainline) and fall out of position.

Of course, I can obviate to the problem by torquing the locknuts like a gorilla(tm) but I don't want to do that as I would prefere to preserve the pain on the dropouts to some extent. Also, having the chain tensioners keep the rear axle in the correct position has other advantages as well.

So people, propose me a chain tensioner that will sit CORRECTLY on the rear dropouts of the Redline Monocog. Thank you!!




EDIT: alternatively or in addition, could someone tell me which chain tensioners are monuted on this Monocog:
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/859/medium/IMG_5050.JPG
and where can one buy them?

Soil_Sampler
02-11-08, 07:36 PM
OEM


GOOGLE: redline chain tugs

http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-Redline-Chain-Tugs-Blue-Single-Speed-or-BMX_W0QQitemZ300197354158QQihZ020QQcategoryZ48843QQcmdZViewItem
wroomwroomoops
02-13-08, 12:44 AM
OEM


GOOGLE: redline chain tugs

http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-Redline-Chain-Tugs-Blue-Single-Speed-or-BMX_W0QQitemZ300197354158QQihZ020QQcategoryZ48843QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks, though your comment is a bit snarky: I couldn't google for "tugs", as I didn't know that such word existed. As for the ebay find, there is a slight problem: "I will ONLY ship to the US. "

j0e_bik3
02-13-08, 01:36 AM
would a surly tugnut work?
http://www.surlybikes.com/parts.html

click dealers, then scroll down , you'll see "dealers international", there is one in finland, I saw.

because not only will this thing keep your wheel in place, BUT,...you can also open a beer with it!!

check it out

(I hope beer isn't "snarky") :D
wroomwroomoops
02-13-08, 01:38 AM
would a surly tugnut work?
http://www.surlybikes.com/parts.html

because not only will it keep your wheel in place, BUT,...you can also open a beer with it!!

check it out

(I hope beer isn't "snarky") :D

Thanks, but the Tuggnut would NOT work. Plus, overpriced as heck.

Luckily, I already ordered the Redline chain tensioners - found at Danscomp for a reasonable price. Bought a couple of chainring adapter rings while I was at it.
Soil_Sampler
02-13-08, 07:28 AM
Thanks, though your comment is a bit snarky:

I did not leave a comment, pure info.

OEM= original equipment manufacturer

Google:redline chain tugs- you wanted to know who made them and where to get them.

Tugs- and you learned a new word.

You're Welcome!=snarky

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=snarky
j0e_bik3
02-13-08, 10:52 AM
Thanks, but the Tuggnut would NOT work. Plus, overpriced as heck.

Luckily, I already ordered the Redline chain tensioners - found at Danscomp for a reasonable price. Bought a couple of chainring adapter rings while I was at it.


you mentioned nothing about wanting a bargain

I thought of surly, because it sounds like you need: :beer:

ok your finished :roflmao:

(sorry couldn't resist, AGAIN!) :eek:

see? snarky= 3 irritating smiley thingies and a really lame pun