Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Newbie question on chain tensioner

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unogear
10-03-08, 10:11 AM
Any advantage to have the chain tensioner like picture jpgwith single speed (not fg)?
http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq49/unogear/chaintensioner.

ZiP0082
10-03-08, 10:13 AM
it makes little tweaks to tension easier, but not necessary at all for SS, in my opinion.
unogear
10-03-08, 10:13 AM
Any advantage to have the chain tensioner like picture with single speed (not fg)?
http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq49/unogear/chaintensioner.jpg