Singlespeed Chain Tensioners [Archive]

-dustin

11-25-2004, 06:41 PM

well, here you go...chain tensioners. again, i'll start with the one i have, and just keep this going. maybe add a little review since there aren't too many.

Rennen Rollenlager:

http://www.pbase.com/inbred/image/28230716/large.jpg

best, and only tensioner, i would consider using...hence the reason i bought it. strong, and not too heavy. the guys at Rennen are pretty cool, as well. i recently was made aware of one issue, though, and that is with breezer dropouts. the roller is nice and quiet, and rolls on cartridge bearings.

$50 @ www.rennendesigngroup.com

corey_rideDC

11-26-2004, 02:56 PM

just ordered mine on wednesday... can't wait!! ordered and shipped out the same day. gotta love when small bizness does it right!

jace

11-27-2004, 03:34 PM

I gots one too - which isn't really doing anything at the moment.

BikeGeek

11-29-2004, 08:22 AM

Do you have to loosen the tensioner bolt to remove the rear wheel? Does the roller have any lateral adjustment to accomodate chainline?

Looks like a nice solid tensioner. I prefer the springless tensioners over ones like the singleator. :thumb:

JRB

11-29-2004, 08:37 AM

Do you have to loosen the tensioner bolt to remove the rear wheel? Does the roller have any lateral adjustment to accomodate chainline?

Looks like a nice solid tensioner. I prefer the springless tensioners over ones like the singleator. :thumb:
The site says no. When I had Inbred's on, I didn't try to take the wheel off. You could do minimal adjustments with washers, but that's it. It is very nice though. I had to go back to surly since I have breezer dropouts though.

BikeGeek

11-29-2004, 08:47 AM

The site says no.

I just checked out the site too. That's pretty sweet. I've been using the Soulcraft Convert, and really like it. This thing looks to have the same roller and roller adjustment (washers), but seems like it would be stronger. It doesn't hurt that's it's $25 cheaper too. :thumb: I may have to pick one up for my latest conversion.

MMcG

11-29-2004, 10:12 AM

that rollenlager looks nice. I may have to get one to replace my ghettorigged tensioner.

EBasil

11-30-2004, 07:12 PM

I use the Gen II Surly Singleator, with a rubber-band assistor on it, in the push-up mode. Once I added the rubber band, I found nirvana. It's easy to get wheels on and off, easy to clean the chain and parts, easy to set chainline and easy to swipe rubber bands out of my supply closet at the office.

JRB

11-30-2004, 10:23 PM

I use the Gen II Surly Singleator, with a rubber-band assistor on it, in the push-up mode. Once I added the rubber band, I found nirvana. It's easy to get wheels on and off, easy to clean the chain and parts, easy to set chainline and easy to swipe rubber bands out of my supply closet at the office.

Can you post pics?? I am using the gen II with the spring.

Superdeft

12-01-2004, 10:41 AM

While we're on the subject of SS conversion, what methods have been successful for converting a cassette hub to SS?

BikeGeek

12-01-2004, 11:46 AM

While we're on the subject of SS conversion, what methods have been successful for converting a cassette hub to SS?

Spacers. Check it out:
http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103820

EBasil

12-01-2004, 06:11 PM

Can you post pics?? I am using the gen II with the spring.

Well, not immediately, but I can describe it since it's so simple: get one of those "fat" rubber bands of the type that would fit around your wrist (or my favorite, the black one that comes on a WTB folding tire), and hook it over the silver end of the axle for the pulley that sticks out of the side of the singleator arm. Then, loop the rubber band over your chainstay and back down to hook onto the end of the pulley axle, again. Done. You've just added vertical tension, but not so much that your chain will bind, and you can take the rubber band off in half a second if you want to. The rubber band doesn't come off when I chatter over rocks, etc... so don't worry that it's not on an actual "hook".

Hello Kitty

12-01-2004, 06:36 PM

http://www.rohloffusa.com/images/chaintensioner.jpg

The Rohloff Chain Tensioner is a spring loaded device that maintains chain tension in a single driveline application. It should be used with the Speedhub when horizontal adjustment of the hub is unattainable or in rear suspension applications where the distance between the bottom bracket and rear axle change throughout the range of travel. The Rohloff Chain Tensioner is an excellent choice for any conversion to a single driveline system (i.e. Speedhub or singlespeed). The Chain Tensioner is easy to install, it simply mounts to the existing derailleur hanger on the frame. Spacers are used for lateral adjustability.

http://www.rohloffusa.com/images/chaintensionerinstalled.jpg

http://www.rohloffusa.com/frame.htm

BikeGeek

12-02-2004, 08:00 AM

The Rohloff Chain Tensioner...

How much is that thing? It looks just like a deraileur.

Hello Kitty

12-02-2004, 09:39 AM

How much is that thing? It looks just like a deraileur.

http://www.webcyclery.com

they have them for $60

Mr Tiles

12-02-2004, 11:59 AM

I got the rennen in last week. I haven't gotten my ride together yet but plan on doing a ride report and such. I wouldn't have thought the quality would be this good, but it is. The guys at Rennen have it together.

Hello Kitty

12-02-2004, 03:34 PM

:thumb:

hehehehe love the avatar !!!

the kenny rogers jackass "dairy challenge" i was raised on the dairy...BITCH!

http://www.shagoto.com/KennyRogers.htm

Mr Tiles

12-03-2004, 11:35 AM

that site is where I got my avatar...Will Sasso rocks!

Arm On Fire

12-03-2004, 08:03 PM

12-01-2004 11:41 AM
Superdeft
While we're on the subject of SS conversion, what methods have been successful for converting a cassette hub to SS?

Go to this link, works great....
http://www.nemba.org/yabbse/index.php?board=33;action=display;threadid=5127

RhinofromWA

12-06-2004, 02:59 PM

well, here you go...chain tensioners. again, i'll start with the one i have, and just keep this going. maybe add a little review since there aren't too many.

Rennen Rollenlager:

http://www.pbase.com/inbred/image/28230716/large.jpg

best, and only tensioner, i would consider using...hence the reason i bought it. strong, and not too heavy. the guys at Rennen are pretty cool, as well. i recently was made aware of one issue, though, and that is with breezer dropouts. the roller is nice and quiet, and rolls on cartridge bearings.

$50 @ www.rennendesigngroup.comThat is a clean looking job.....

And looks like someone could Ghetto rig something similiar with little trouble. :think: I already have a MRP and a Black spire roller to mess with.....maybe I could creat a less attractive version for pennies? Cause $50 seems a little steep for what it is.

Rhino