the_ferret Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 (edited) good evening all just looking for a simple answer really (and an explanation) if your bored because it would help :ermm: my problem is run an acs claws on my t-rex meaning i have a fixed hub... does thim mean i still need a rear mech or can i get rid of it (i have an onza t-rex) if there is a reason for me could you let me know im not the sharpest tool in the shed :P i don,t run gears i have a cassette built up from scratch with spacers the reason for me asking is i keep catching the mech and my hangar snapped :- thanks if you can help oggy Edited October 14, 2005 by the_ferret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backgren Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Well, the best thing to do would propably be to get a single-speed chain tensioner. Works just like a locked out mech, so you get the right chain tension. The better ones will manage being landed on and stuff without getting damaged. Without any tensioner you will get problems keeping the chain tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_ferret Posted October 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 thanks mate will look into it!!! does that get rid of the hangar aslwell though? oggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 no, the tensioner bolts on in place of the mech . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomN Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 If you get the fresh tensioner it covers your mech hanger so if you land on it or hit it, it should still be ok the hanger. Or get a half link chain and you might just get away with out a mech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backgren Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Or get a half link chain and you might just get away with out a mech. But the chain will stretch, and become slack. If you have a pre-stretched chain and the right length chainstays, you might get away with it. I've seen pics on here of Dan Ko's bike, without a tensioner, might find it in the gallery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shovel Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 yeah you'll still need something there to hold the tension in your chain, the fresh products chain tensioner seems to be the most "out of the way" one out at the moment which will decrease the chance of hanger snappage and they look pretty fly too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_ferret Posted October 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 cheers guys im ordering a fresh products tensioner now so its all good i'm sure you will hear from me if i don't get along with it thanks again oggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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