IMPORTANT: update April 2024 - this is the FINAL stock that VeloSolo will have of these, once they are gone they are gone!
Huge Savings for multi-buy!Forged Singlespeed Tensioner
Thousands sold worldwide since 2007!
NOTE: these are *NOT* for electric bikes - these are manufactured, listed, warrantied and sold ONLY for use with regular (human powered!) bicycles.IMPORTANT - due to difficulty sourcing the correct spacers we are currently able to supply these as standard sprung (as they come from the factory) ONLY. However, we can happily supply a 'how to' to buyers - please contact us for this.
If you need any fitting advice please scroll down below the following description for our guide.
Note: Some pictures shown a modified tensioner pushing upwards (non-sprung). As sold this tensioner pushes downwards.
- If you are converting a geared bike with vertical drop-outs to a singlespeed you will need a singlespeed tensioner to tension the chain.
- These tensioners are well engineered, good value for money and simple to fit in place of your normal rear mech.
- Main body of forged aluminium alloy. Floating jockey wheel with fully adjustable stainless steel arm for perfect chainline set-up.
- Suitable for road or off-road use with 3/32" chain. Usable with 1/8" chain but may require removal of chainguide.
- We can modify these so that they can be used to push upwards but without being sprung (easy to change back too if required). This is free of charge - just ask when ordering.
Note: tensioners are normally required on vertical drop-out frames not horizontal drop-outs as here. Some pictures shown a modified tensioner pushing upwards (non-sprung). As sold this tensioner pushes downwards. Please note: other items shown for illustrative purposes only and not included. This sale is for one tensioner ONLY.
Tensioner fitting guide:
The tensioners should be trouble free to fit and are very robust and difficult to damage in normal use but it is important to make sure they are fitted correctly. If in doubt always seek the advice of an experienced or professional mechanic. The spring tension is always pushing the chain down - make sure when fitting that this is the way the tensioner is trying to turn - do not fit the tensioner and try and turn it round one rotation or similar that may put extra strain on the spring and cause damage. Please be sure not to over tighten the adjustment bolt that clamps the jockey wheel spindle. We regret we cannot accept warranty claims for items that have been incorrectly installed or over tightened.
The tensioner needs to be in the correct position against the drop out so that when tightened in place it is rotated against the tension in an anti-clockwise position while fitting and when released it then pulls the chain downwards. Fit just like a derailleur so when facing the frame the peg on the mounting assembly is to the left and clear of the frame dropout tab, tighten the mounting bolt (grease this) and then rotate the tensioner anti clockwise and the tab will rest against the frame tab.
ALWAYS fit/size the chain (length) to the tensioner do not over-rotate the tensioner to try and make it fit the chain if too tight.
Always make sure the alignment is correct and the jockey wheel is in line and not twisted. Sight 'through' from the rear of the bike ensuring the chainline between the rear cog, tensioner jockey wheel and front chainring is perfect. If it is not this will lead to excess noise and skipping or jumping or even derailment of the chain.
If desired the tensioner can be converted to push up type which can offer better performance as the chain is pushed up against the cog rather than pulled down. Please contact us for a 'how to'.
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Please see our guide to fixed and singlespeed conversions here: ebay Fixed and Singlespeed FAQ.
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