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Another MKS Tensioner Issue

Old 04-04-07, 10:43 PM
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Another MKS Tensioner Issue

While I really like how easy the MKS chain tensioners make tensioning and centering the wheel, I've noticed another "issue". The non-drive side tug is a lot easier to loosen than the drive side. It actually worked itself loose enough during a ride today to make a little rattle. If I am loosening the drive side, it takes considerable effort to spin the tension part off the "washer" that fits around the axle. On the non drive side it is really easy. Also, it seems like the tension part slides off the dropouts a lot easier on the non drive side.

I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. Does this make sense to anyone else?
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Old 04-04-07, 10:47 PM
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Never had a problem.
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guess: is your wheel dished incorrectly?
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Never had a problem.
Maybe if you actually rode your bike.
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Well, i dont have a bike. I just have the MKS tensioners. And yeah..no problems with them so far.

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Originally Posted by literider
While I really like how easy the MKS chain tensioners make tensioning and centering the wheel, I've noticed another "issue". The non-drive side tug is a lot easier to loosen than the drive side. It actually worked itself loose enough during a ride today to make a little rattle. If I am loosening the drive side, it takes considerable effort to spin the tension part off the "washer" that fits around the axle. On the non drive side it is really easy. Also, it seems like the tension part slides off the dropouts a lot easier on the non drive side.

I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. Does this make sense to anyone else?

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what was this thread about again?
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i bought a pair of mks chain tensioners and i snapped one right off the bat, so i just use one on the drive side. f*ck njs and their lack of ability to stand up to my idiocy.
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Remove the off-side tensioner and save it for your second bike. You really don't need two. Only thing it does is help you center the wheel when you lock up and that's the easy part.

Make sure the part of the KHS that slips into your dropouts isn't thicker than the bike frame metal. If you've got a Pista or some other frames, that chunk will prevent the washer from sitting flat against the dropout. You can either bend the axel trying to tighten it, or it'll loosen easily because the washer's not sitting flat. The Surly tensioner doesn't present that problem.
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yeah, if you're having a problem with non-drive side tensioner, just remove it.
a drive side tensioner alone will be enough for you.
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