Chain Tensioner for Conversions?
05-02-08, 08:34 PM
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Chain Tensioner for Conversions?
Howdy all,
Does anyone out there have a solution, a work around or a brand name suggestion so's I can put a chain tensioner on a conversion - horizontal, forward facing dropouts?
Much appreciated.
Dave G.
aka Gutbucket
Does anyone out there have a solution, a work around or a brand name suggestion so's I can put a chain tensioner on a conversion - horizontal, forward facing dropouts?
Much appreciated.
Dave G.
aka Gutbucket
05-02-08, 10:56 PM
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Thank you all. Tuggnut it is, then.
Any mods needed to get it to work?
Dave G.
Any mods needed to get it to work?
Dave G.
05-02-08, 11:21 PM
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I can't deal with the ugliness and I am a very practical guy... if you can use a BMX tensioner they tend to be a little more svelte and priced a little lower on a per unit cost.
By using good quality track nuts and/ or high end locking washers I haven't found any need for a tensioner.
By using good quality track nuts and/ or high end locking washers I haven't found any need for a tensioner.
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05-03-08, 06:15 PM
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I still find with track nuts and plenty of judiciously applied torque for tightening I end up with a slack chain after a couple of days of riding.
I use a front brake in conjunction with some back pressure for my stops and I'm certainly not the skidding type.
Any tips on applying a chain tensioner (either Tuggnut or BMX type) or is it pretty self evident?
Thanks.
DG
I use a front brake in conjunction with some back pressure for my stops and I'm certainly not the skidding type.
Any tips on applying a chain tensioner (either Tuggnut or BMX type) or is it pretty self evident?
Thanks.
DG
05-03-08, 08:19 PM
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I use Campy Record steel QR skewrers on my conversion and it NEVER slips.
Chain slack should be between 1/2 to 3/4 inch of deflection. Any tighter and you are just intorducing major drivetrain resistance.
Look at the chain tension of any track rider's bike and you will see it done right.
Don't use the bikes lock outside of hipster bars or vegan eateries as a guide.
Chain slack should be between 1/2 to 3/4 inch of deflection. Any tighter and you are just intorducing major drivetrain resistance.
Look at the chain tension of any track rider's bike and you will see it done right.
Don't use the bikes lock outside of hipster bars or vegan eateries as a guide.
