Chain Tensioner

[RidetheRAAM4]

Anyone have an extra chain tensioner lying around? Or any suggestions on a good chain tensioner?

[Innes]

It's a bit expensive, but I cannot praise the Soulcraft Convert enough. It blows those cheapo spring loaded tensioners away.

[bjammin]

Chain tensioners suck. They make ridiculous noises, and detract from the overall clean lines of a SS.

[PacMan]

Originally Posted by bjammin

Chain tensioners suck. They make ridiculous noises, and detract from the overall clean lines of a SS.

Ya, but I believe he just bought FYRFYTRRYN's SS so he needs one. The Forte SS conversion kit Performance sells for $20 is a steal. You get spacers, tensioner, lockring and 16, 18 and 20 tooth cogs.

I agree with you though, especially after the racket mine was making yesterday.

Which is why I ordered one of these earlier this evening

[Pilas]

A few months ago I converted my old Cannondale hardtail to SS. I bought a Surly singulator. It is pretty inexpensive and works fine.

[bjammin]

Pac, that thing is a sexy b!tch! When ya gonna have it built up? What size did you get? (read: will it fit me?)

[Pho'dUp]

Just use an old derrailleur. It's cheaper and it'll work better than most tensioners. It ain't pretty, but most tensioners aren't anyhow.

[J_Sims]

Originally Posted by PacMan

Ya, but I believe he just bought FYRFYTRRYN's SS so he needs one. The Forte SS conversion kit Performance sells for $20 is a steal. You get spacers, tensioner, lockring and 16, 18 and 20 tooth cogs.

I agree with you though, especially after the racket mine was making yesterday.

Which is why I ordered one of these earlier this evening

DAMN SON!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very Nice.... This SS thng kinda groing on ya huh??

[PacMan]

Originally Posted by bjammin

Pac, that thing is a sexy b!tch! When ya gonna have it built up? What size did you get? (read: will it fit me?)

I got it in 19" cuz I think a 17" would be too small. I got it brand new off Ebay for only $150!!!! The seller has more too. Also available in Candy Apple Red.

Here's a link to the seller's page. He has them in all sizes.

eBay Seller: lovemyfetishbike: Cycling, Sporting Goods items on eBay.com

I will be swapping everything over as soon as it gets here. I should have the Reba tomorrow, so I'll just hang onto that until I get the new frame. The frame specs are identical to the Access frame, so swapping everything over should be a snap.

[bjammin]

Nice, I like the track frames the make.

[RidetheRAAM4]

i cant afford a new frame or anything like that right now, maybe i will do that later, but for now i need the cheapest solution possible

[PacMan]

Originally Posted by J_Sims

DAMN SON!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very Nice.... This SS thng kinda groing on ya huh??

A little bit, yeah

[J_Sims]

BAD A$$$ I can't wait to see it..

Sorry about the thread hijack

[PacMan]

Originally Posted by RidetheRAAM4

i cant afford a new frame or anything like that right now, maybe i will do that later, but for now i need the cheapest solution possible

Sorry dude, I didn't mean to hijack your thread If you are really on a budget, go with the Forte kit at Performance. I did and at $20 you can't lose.
Forté Singlespeed Conversion Kit @ Performance Bicycle

[CeeDubb]

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Originally Posted by PacMan

Ya, but I believe he just bought FYRFYTRRYN's SS so he needs one. The Forte SS conversion kit Performance sells for $20 is a steal. You get spacers, tensioner, lockring and 16, 18 and 20 tooth cogs.

I agree with you though, especially after the racket mine was making yesterday.

Which is why I ordered one of these earlier this evening

Great find!! I don't mean to copy you, but I think I may order this frame (along with a fork) instead of converting my old hardtail into a SS.

[lazybrit]

I have a P1 with a tensioner which Im gonna take off to add gears, if you have part worn chain or cassette could swap ? or somthing

[inkslinger]

Check out the Heim Guide. I have been running one on my Nomad for about 4 months now and its been great. Its light weight and will run you about $70 bucks. The Pathe or The Bike co will have it.