Originally Posted by baxtefer
why the tensioner? you can easily get rid of it while keeping your quick release hub.
You can safely run a QR and a SS wheel, no need for a solid axle wheel. if the axle doesn't slip with a multi-geared setup, then it shouldn't slip with a SS.
If it does, then you just need a stronger QR.
Tried that already, and the axle still slipped (borrowed a friend's 105 skewer). I even tried a setup using the QR axle with a BMX axle-tug that worked, but didn't look all that great, and didn't do anything for preventing the non-drive side from slipping. I even tried star washers with the QR to give more bite, but that didn't help either.
The tensioner works really well...even sweeter is that it was only $15 (compared to the $50-$60 Singulator). The only reason why I'm giving it up is because it's a shame to have a tensioner when you have horizontal dropouts (some people invest good money in a frame with horiz dropouts just so they don't have to run a tensioner). But with the Swift, it's nice to be able to run all sorts of configurations.
Solid axle and nuts is really the way to go, as per Peter's recommendation. I really don't mind carrying a wrench in my bag anyway. Can't wait for my SS wheel to arrive.