Axle keeper add-on
 

Hey all,

I've seen some pictures on here with bikes that have axle keeper add-ons on the fork ends. They certainly look classy. Can anyone explain the the function of this add-on? I ask because the bolt rods of course are pointing in from the rear.

Also, does anyone have links to purchase this type of item? I like the looks of the item enough that if it serves a good purpose I'd like to get a set.

It assume you're talking about a chain tensioner?
http://www.tokyofixedgear.com/img/pds2/DSC_0186.jpg

They make it easier to get more tension on your chain when you put your wheel in the horizontal drop outs. You "unscrew the bolts" to pull the axle farther back.

And a couple places to purchase them:
http://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...s.php?id=16797
http://www.ebikestop.com/sinz_mini_c...ck-91-6054.php
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...r.aspx?sc=FRGL
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...r.aspx?sc=FRGL
http://www.ebay.com

There are many different varieties, but they all pretty much serve the same purpose and are of good quality.

They are chain tensioners! Thank you! Gee, feeling like a real bright bulb at the moment.

I use those MKS jobs as posted above. They make tensioning ad straightening your wheel extremely easy, and they look badass.

They're also very tiny, so not a big deal for gram counters.

If you want a little bling, check out what they offer at danscomp.com or flatlandfuel.com (3/8" axles, of course).

Or the ambi bottle opener...
http://www.surlybikes.com/parts/tuggnut_pop.html

http://www.surlybikes.com/parts/popu...rodTuggnut.jpg

please dont support dan comp those guys are ******* since the company got sold... by "dan" to who ever bought it....use a mail order like albes or empire if you are going to look for bmx parts
thanks ps dans you suck cok

+1

IMHO if you're buying it online you're doing it wrong.

I never had a problem with them. BUT!! Support Pat Schoolen and the flatlandfuel.com gang. Very, very stand up guys.

what's wrong with dans comp?

Every time I order from them they are relly cool.

I grabbed a pair of the MKS's for my Steamroller from aebike.com. I've ordered there before. aebike is righteous.

Redline tensioners are cool too.

Meh...tensioners