Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Questions for you Kilo TT owners

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AndyOrg
08-18-08, 11:51 AM
I'm looking for a couple of decent looking, well built/fitting chain tensioners. I had my lbs order some but they didn't fit the 10mm axle slot in the drop outs.

Also, I'm looking to get a brake lever, but I've had bad luck with the lbs AGAIN.I was hoping someone here can tell me what brake lever i should look into that have both good form and function (nothing too huge and clunky). I'm using the stock handle bars that came with my Kilo TT. Their diameter is apprx 1 inch.

Thanks ahead of time.

Retem
08-18-08, 11:59 AM
surly tugnut worked fine for me
ZiP0082
08-18-08, 12:24 PM
i'm not running chain tensioners, but the brake setup i am running is this:
http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_STOR20.cgi?Action=Details&ProdID=1085 (but in black).

i have to run a small piece of old tube underneath the lever as a shim, but works great!
http://www.pixelparlor.com/images/bikeforums/zip_bike7.jpg
(http://www.pixelparlor.com/images/bikeforums/zip_bike7.jpg)

jpdesjar
08-18-08, 12:27 PM
i like the njs ones i have seen on bens cycle...small and you can adjust tension with an allen key
the tuggnut is kind of big and heavy...
JayNev
08-18-08, 01:52 PM
show me the cheapest (good enough quality to get the job done) cross brake lever available online.
bdfresh
08-18-08, 02:00 PM
redline chain tensioners, i use them on my Soma Rush, and i got them for like $6 or so, they're awesome and come in a few colors if thats your thing. They're also really easy to adjust and get right. I'd get them. Here's a link: http://www.blueskycycling.com/view_product.php?pid=5120&ref=GPS&utm_source=GoogleProductSearch&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=GoogleProductSearch
jaggd
08-18-08, 02:06 PM
show me the cheapest (good enough quality to get the job done) cross brake lever available online.

What's the magic word?

Please. (http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=&subcategory=&brand=&sku=10888&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Show%20All%20Products)
deadforkinglast
08-18-08, 02:33 PM
i like the njs ones i have seen on bens cycle...small and you can adjust tension with an allen key
the tuggnut is kind of big and heavy...

Grind the bottle openers off with an angle grinder. It will be less bulky, at least.
AndyOrg
08-18-08, 08:12 PM
redline chain tensioners, i use them on my Soma Rush, and i got them for like $6 or so, they're awesome and come in a few colors if thats your thing. They're also really easy to adjust and get right. I'd get them. Here's a link: http://www.blueskycycling.com/view_product.php?pid=5120&ref=GPS&utm_source=GoogleProductSearch&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=GoogleProductSearch

These definitely look good and have a pretty decent price, compared to the Surly Tugnut.
Thanks again!