Blackspire Stinger the only option?

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  1. NipomoGuy

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    I'm looking for an ISCG mounted chain tensioner, an inexpensive one. Are there any others?

    Also, is the Vagrant ISCG '05?

    Thank yee! :beer:
     
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    Chain tensioner or chainguide? I have a single speed chain tensioner at home from spot i think.
     
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    i have a chainguide ATM, but it's big and heavy. I'm running singlespeed so i need a tensioner.
     
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    If youre running single speed why not just get a der hanger mounted one like the surly one.
     
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    Thats what i have right now, but it's a peice of junk and i like the look of an ISCG mounted one.
     
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    I had a stinger, but didn't help much. I ended up getting E13 SRS+
     
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    didn't help what?
     
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    Chain drop

     
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    Well, i'm not having issues with chain drop, i just need somthing to tension my chain, and i'm diggin the look and the price :-k
     
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    Well, the stinger isnt a tensioner, its a guide. It doesnt spring against the chain to maintain tension like the tensioner does in the back. Unfortunatly without horizontal drop outs, thats what your stuck with.... Unless you can find that perfect gear combo.... even then, doesnt last.
     
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    A stinger will work fine for running SS on a hardtail. It'll take a little fiddling to get the chain tension right, but it's workable.
     
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    Well the other option was a fixed hanger mounted tensioner. Me + Spring loaded tensioning devices = no bueno

    i think i'm gonna nab one, if it doesn't work out, anybody want an "old" style ISCG Blackspire stinger for cheaper than retail? :lol:
     
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    I bought a Blackspire ISCG05 and never used it if you are interested?
     
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    I would be, but my bike has the old style of ISCG mount, thanks for the offer though!
     
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    Damn it... Anybody know pricepoint's email address? All their little "Email Us" buttons are useless to me, all i get is a popup window telling me that the task could not be performed because the default email client is not properly installed.... at least give me the email adress you ****head computer...

    OORRRRRR if you could tell me weather or not this is ISCG or ISCG-05

    Thanks
     
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    It's ISCG.
     
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    I figured that, but when i checked the other guides, it actually specifies, either ISCG-05 or ISCG-OLD
     
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    Iscg

    I just measured mine. It's ISCG.
     
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    you ordered the same one from there? they make both kinds.


    Frustrating when they don't specify this stuff.
     

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