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Post by janix on Mar 25, 2007 15:48:49 GMT 8
what's the use? can you run without it? what would happen if you don't put it on?
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Post by king on Mar 25, 2007 16:11:22 GMT 8
unless you have horizontal dropouts, your chain will most likely be too tight or too loose.
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Post by janix on Mar 25, 2007 18:05:17 GMT 8
umm... what happens if the chain is too tight? breakage?
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Post by mountguitars on Mar 25, 2007 18:30:38 GMT 8
hey janix. it seems you're eyeing a single speed setup. if you dont have a tensioner, 2 things can happen: 1. it can derail the chain hence, you're not going anywhere, if the chain has a light tension. 2. or, if its too tight, it'll squeeze the rear hub and hence, you're not going anywhere as well, hehehe. ;D breaking a chain on an SS happens if you apply too much torque, say you're going uphill and you forced the issue..........kablam! to be honest, if you're going to use SS in the streets in baquio, you'll end up braking your chain as often as compared to a geared bike. just a heads up brad. but if you're really up to it, i salute you.
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Post by janix on Mar 25, 2007 19:20:41 GMT 8
SS here is actually feasible. but not user-friendly. hehehe ;D
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Post by king on Mar 25, 2007 21:31:10 GMT 8
actually you may not even be able to close the chain if it's too tight, or it'll be too loose to bite on the chainring & cog and will derail easily. 2 links are an inch long, which is huge where chain tension is concerned. even with a half link, you may not get enough tension. you can get a tensioner for around P500 i think so it's not that big of an investment.
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Post by mountguitars on Mar 26, 2007 0:27:29 GMT 8
or you may use your rear derailleur as a tensioner if you have one lying around. drawback will be the weight. its a bit heavy compared with a simple tensioner.
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Post by Patrick on Mar 26, 2007 0:34:30 GMT 8
Like what im using now,,, im using a heavy RD now as a tensioner as weight penalty till I upgrade to a heavier rim and chain.
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Post by janix on Mar 26, 2007 7:44:41 GMT 8
hmm... heavy... actually, i want the ss to be my lightest rig. i'm even thinking of placing some CF on it. i want it to be light as heaven. hehehe
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Post by Patrick on Mar 26, 2007 11:52:56 GMT 8
CF? how about this:
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Post by janix on Mar 26, 2007 11:59:57 GMT 8
ummm... is that your rig? hehehe
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Post by Patrick on Mar 26, 2007 12:50:36 GMT 8
nope, I found that on OTN, madumi chains hehe not mine
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Post by wcoastbo on Mar 27, 2007 4:05:14 GMT 8
If your tension is too tight... run a setup like mine, steel chainring and steel cog. you can get away with running a slightly stretched chain without wearing out your drivetrain. Once your chain get too elongated and starts to derail, then get another used chain. Between half-links, different gear combos and slightly stretched chains almost any bike can be run without a tensioner. It's best not to use a brand new chain when trying to find a magic gear combo. If you want to make your own tensioner, here's one of my favorites I found on the web...
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Post by alien_scream on Mar 27, 2007 10:37:44 GMT 8
If your tension is too tight... run a setup like mine, steel chainring and steel cog. you can get away with running a slightly stretched chain without wearing out your drivetrain. Once your chain get too elongated and starts to derail, then get another used chain. Between half-links, different gear combos and slightly stretched chains almost any bike can be run without a tensioner. It's best not to use a brand new chain when trying to find a magic gear combo. If you want to make your own tensioner, here's one of my favorites I found on the web... looks like an over size spoon!!!!!!!
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Post by Ben Dover on Mar 27, 2007 10:49:49 GMT 8
hahaha! now you can eat with your bike..it used have just "plato" and fork, now it has a s-p-o-o-n . ;D
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Post by Patrick on Mar 27, 2007 13:56:22 GMT 8
that will go well with a Sta. Cruz Jackal with a can opener on the other side
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Post by boyet on Mar 29, 2007 0:11:54 GMT 8
Nice s-p-o-o-n, awesome look. How about a fork? any idea?
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Post by lloyd on Mar 29, 2007 7:48:49 GMT 8
Peeps,
If you need one, contact Sir Boyet (Boyet Works). He can fabricate a tensioner for you. Same as the bomb tensioner (Rennen type).
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Post by molotov on Mar 29, 2007 10:54:14 GMT 8
mag kano tensioner kay boyet,
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Post by lloyd on Mar 29, 2007 11:41:08 GMT 8
Sir,
You can send him a PM.
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Post by losiphile on May 8, 2007 10:35:25 GMT 8
Sirs,
How will you know that you already have the right chain tension?
Thanks.
losiphile
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Post by fillar2005 on May 22, 2007 13:06:02 GMT 8
if you need single speed tensioner, surly has it. Sabak and Powerbikes might have them. check it out.
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Post by maxbuwaya on May 22, 2007 14:32:26 GMT 8
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Post by Ka Verong on May 28, 2007 17:42:20 GMT 8
It looks like a UFS s-thingy (as in University Food Service) or your gran ma's onieda flatware... Hahaha ;D If your tension is too tight... run a setup like mine, steel chainring and steel cog. you can get away with running a slightly stretched chain without wearing out your drivetrain. Once your chain get too elongated and starts to derail, then get another used chain. Between half-links, different gear combos and slightly stretched chains almost any bike can be run without a tensioner. It's best not to use a brand new chain when trying to find a magic gear combo. If you want to make your own tensioner, here's one of my favorites I found on the web...
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Post by Ka Verong on May 29, 2007 11:14:49 GMT 8
Here's mine... Has anybody ever seen or tried tensioners mounted near chainring rather than the rear, much like the chain guides? Is it possible to use? What are the advantages/disadvantages? Will there be derailment problems? Opinions please... TIA
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Post by Patrick on May 29, 2007 21:59:12 GMT 8
I think this better that the one that pushes down. I haven't tried it though
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Post by <:jun®:> on May 30, 2007 13:55:54 GMT 8
Here's mine... Has anybody ever seen or tried tensioners mounted near chainring rather than the rear, much like the chain guides? Is it possible to use? What are the advantages/disadvantages? Will there be derailment problems? Opinions please... TIA jaymz was asking boyet the same thing. i think the only drawback will be the weight...
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Post by Ka Verong on May 30, 2007 14:31:35 GMT 8
This design looks exactly as Dabombs RL-3... Depending on rider's preference, the chain tensioner can be setup to push down or up. I think this better that the one that pushes down. I haven't tried it though
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Post by Bushido on May 30, 2007 17:04:13 GMT 8
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Post by boyet on May 30, 2007 21:46:59 GMT 8
This seems so simple tensioner "74kingz" product
but for me it seems the chain will slip either side of it.
especially if you use your bike for some urban jump.
well this is another additional innovation for SS bike.
every rider has its own discreation.
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