Chain tension

[divernick]

A litte SS poll for a Monday.

 

I use a magic gear with a new chain, but put my non-sprung tensioner (Gusset Bachelor) back once the chain starts to stretch.

[Mojoman]

I used an old spoon, 'modified' it this weekend and lo and behold, it works!

[Hairy]

Been using the DMR non-sprung tensioner, but can't use a SS or rather a BMX chain on there as the roller does not accommodate the width.

 

Is anybody using the FireEye Spur and a SS chain with success?

 

http://www.fireeye-bike.com/upload/product/prod_16015.JPG

[Hairy]

Then a question for the EBB boys and girls.

 

Is there a marked difference in feel when you adjust your BB in relation to your saddle and seated position ... this should you have to move the EBB all the time to adjust tension should you change the sprocket.

 

H

[Cycho]

Been experimenting for a year, and still yet to find the ideal system. Custom tensioner is currently in the design phase, with the hopes of a prototype very shortly!

[Flippa]

I'm currently using the On-One Doofer and its mostly great. It has loosened up a little on a couple of occasions, but otherwise has worked well.

 

Its being replaced by a set of sliding dropouts, well when my frame arrives, eventually.....

[Wyatt Earp]

Been experimenting for a year, and still yet to find the ideal system. Custom tensioner is currently in the design phase, with the hopes of a prototype very shortly!

Been experimenting for the past 5 years and found the ideal system.

[Cycho]

Been experimenting for the past 5 years and found the ideal system.

 

And what would that be? Plz share

[Hairy]

Been experimenting for the past 5 years and found the ideal system.

 

Hey share your finding please.

 

In my mind the ideal solution would be the following (Granted I have never used it before, but it makes sense):

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VY9lef3Ripw/SDvigpikjYI/AAAAAAAAEOY/jJTO_dyBttI/s400/ParagonSlidingDropouts.jpg

[the nerd]

I'm currently using the On-One Doofer and its mostly great. It has loosened up a little on a couple of occasions, but otherwise has worked well.

 

Its being replaced by a set of sliding dropouts, well when my frame arrives, eventually.....

 

one day your bike will arrive lol

[Wyatt Earp]

Hey share your finding please.

 

In my mind the ideal solution would be the following (Granted I have never used it before, but it makes sense):

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VY9lef3Ripw/SDvigpikjYI/AAAAAAAAEOY/jJTO_dyBttI/s400/ParagonSlidingDropouts.jpg

You sir, have a clever mind

 

[the nerd]

Hey share your finding please.

 

In my mind the ideal solution would be the following (Granted I have never used it before, but it makes sense):

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VY9lef3Ripw/SDvigpikjYI/AAAAAAAAEOY/jJTO_dyBttI/s400/ParagonSlidingDropouts.jpg

 

It looks the best but i still think the new niner EBB looks awesome.

 

Paragon dropouts.

 

http://www.paragonma...n&category=0006

[Hairy]

Paragon dropouts. It looks the best but i still think the new niner EBB looks awesome.

 

Sometimes practicality out ways looks ... I think this would be one of those times:

• if you change sprockets or tension up the sliders you don't have to adjust your rear disc
  
• the rear wheel can just drop out as per a std geared bike when using a QR ... no bolts to hold the wheel in place or chain tugs that needs to be loosened and then tightened up again once the wheel has been re-installed
  
• fine tuning is very simple
  
• I believe the EBB systems can be prone to creaking noises if not kept squeacky clean ... this is an mtb after all so clean is not an option
  

[TYGA]

I had the magic gear going for a while on my Niner (32 x 17 on a medium frame) but am now using the Gusset Bachelor same as Divernick...cheap and cheerful from CRC and giving me ZERO hassles and it handles a wide chain nicely. I also tried Iron's solution of a BB mounted chain guide as on the "the style of tensioner I used" thread but couldn't get it to work with the chain length and gearing...really happy with the Gusset though.

 

I considered getting an EBB for the Niner but were reading mixed reviews and couldn't justify the spend in the end as I wasn't sure if I was going to hang onto it.

 

Got sliding dropouts on one of the older Inbred 29's and you can't beat them. Mate of mine has a newer frame with horizontal drops but it doesn't work as well without decent wheel tugs.

[NINER_boy]

Hey guys

 

I tried all the tension type stuff, but found this to work best (on Iron's suggestion);

Blackspire tensioner

 

This is a BB mounted chain guide, but with the right attitude (patience and perseverance), you can use it as a simple chain "tensioner", static of course.

You will have to "trial and error" on the angle before you lock the external BB cup.

TIP, place the chainguide against the frame, and then the spacer and crank, otherwise the tensioner angle will change when you torque the BB cup.

 

Using mine now for a while, and found this the best solution.

 

Easy installation and adjustment, as well as THAT TRUE SS LOOK, at the rear...

Yeah baby

[skidd]

Hey share your finding please.

 

In my mind the ideal solution would be the following (Granted I have never used it before, but it makes sense):

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VY9lef3Ripw/SDvigpikjYI/AAAAAAAAEOY/jJTO_dyBttI/s400/ParagonSlidingDropouts.jpg

I have these on my singlespeed MTb, the best, no doubt