Brian Bleech Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 link...only £40 doesn't look to bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 looks nice.still expensive for a tensioner though.I reckon the fixed arm roller ones are good enough, and simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 (edited) Looks nice. As said above its still far from cheep for a tensioner.Looks like the chain line adjustment is better than a Rohloff as well, which I know has been a problem for some people with Rohloffs.Edit: Also I noticed This on there a while ago. Looks like it might be good for people who have odd length chains and need to take out a bit more slack, but dont wanna spend out £40. Edited February 19, 2007 by Dont you Just Hate it When... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 that does look pretty nice i gotta say, its not overly exspensive, especially as the really cheap ones arent that good at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxyfin Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 ive been waiting for this for a while, it was supposed to be out 8th of Feb initially, but has been put back for some reason,Looks nice and strong, cheaper than a rohoff one, gotta be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatsink Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Interesting tensioners!That stinger one is exactly what I wanted to do with the addition of a split clamp at the joint so that chainline adjustability is easier than using spacers From its looks it certainly suggests they've based it on the Rohloff, so all signs are positive, including importantly the multi turn high torque spring. I've got a Rohloff on my bike, which gives reliable and maintenance free tensioning The £15 tensioner doesn't have the burly spring of the other one, or the looks, but could be great value if it proves up to trials use.I never did get the big push into getting my sprung tensioner made, due to all quotes showing the high costs of UK manufacture with all the parts in the assembly.Stevethat does look pretty nice i gotta say, its not overly exspensive, especially as the really cheap ones arent that good at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun H Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 The £15 tensioner doesn't have the burly spring of the other one, or the looks, but could be great value if it proves up to trials use.It's not, they're very weak and the spring isn't particularily strong.They stick out almost as far as a mech anyway rather than the Rohloff and that stinger thing which have flat plates that aren't as easily knocked.Rohloff ***. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 That stinger one looks alright, i like the way the spring tension looks to be adjustable. And for cheaper than a rohloff thats always a bonus.... considering rohloffs go for around £30 on here second hand i'd be willing to pay £40 for a stinger, especially if the spring can be replaced with a derailleur one should it break.There might also be a fresh products one of similar design coming soon so i guess we'll have to see how that turns out price wise. From what i've seen though, its got the famous fresh products looks of durablility about the thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 hmm looks pretty much exactly the same as a rohloff to me! and 10 quid cheaper, cant be bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 The main difference appears to be the spring - much smaller diameter than the Rohloff. I'm not certain how this affects it but I would guess less durable? A circlip on the outside of the tensioner is asking for trouble on a trials bike too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 The main difference appears to be the spring - much smaller diameter than the Rohloff. I'm not certain how this affects it but I would guess less durable? A circlip on the outside of the tensioner is asking for trouble on a trials bike too...yes the circlip does look a bit suspect, but it also looks like there is a pinch bolt holding it onto the axel, and it looks like there are several holes for the spring to go into, maybe meaning you can change the spring tention. tentioner looks good to me waddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 I use a circlip to hold the front sprocket on my moto trials bike, so why wouldn't it be suitable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 somthing to hit and knock off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 somthing to hit and knock offCould you not fit a stronger one or just twist it round (so landing on it won't pop it off). I reckon that allen key bolt would stop it falling apart should the clip fall off. Maybe its just to help stop it all flying to pieces as your trying to tighten the pinch clamp up in order to set the tension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spode@thinkbikes Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 The Rohloff is an awesome tensioner. I was a bit wary about spending £50 on it, but the tarts at Tarty persuaded me otherwise, and I have to admit, it's awesome. Especially as I'm running hangerless too.When I think about the number of Surly's I've bought (3 or 4), then it makes the Rohloff quite cheap really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun H Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 The Rohloff is an awesome tensioner. I was a bit wary about spending £50 on it, but the tarts at Tarty persuaded me otherwise, and I have to admit, it's awesome. Especially as I'm running hangerless too.When I think about the number of Surly's I've bought (3 or 4), then it makes the Rohloff quite cheap really.Exactly. Cheap tensioners are a false economy, particularily if you sidehop to the right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todge Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 The problem Ive found wih the Rohloff (and by the looks of things this) is that there are quite a few individual parts (some which can be combined together) that require manufacturing, possibly one of the reasons for the high price?Also, that stinger one looks less substantial then the Rohloff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 The Rohloff is an awesome tensioner. I was a bit wary about spending £50 on it, but the tarts at Tarty persuaded me otherwise, and I have to admit, it's awesome. Especially as I'm running hangerless too.When I think about the number of Surly's I've bought (3 or 4), then it makes the Rohloff quite cheap really.Bit of a bump, But Id like to see how you run it hanger less. I wana get a good Tensioner and have no hanger, as i just snapped one! Cheers! Matt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun H Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Bit of a bump, But Id like to see how you run it hanger less. I wana get a good Tensioner and have no hanger, as i just snapped one! Cheers! Matt!You need a Pro2T I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 You need a Pro2T I believe. Yeah got one of them! Just put it in the hole that would go in to the mech? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomN Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 yup just put the bolt through the hol and also take off the little sticking out but aswell I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 (edited) Yeah got one of them! Just put it in the hole that would go in to the mech?No, screw the bolt from the tensioner into the pro II axle instead of the axle bolt, or if it doesn't have a bolt attached to it, run the axle bolt through the rohloff and into the hub axle. Edited March 3, 2007 by Krisboats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*PHIL* Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 sorry to bring back an old topic but anyone know where you can buy one of these NC-17 Stingers other than chain reaction?theyre out of stock till june on CR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 sorry to bring back an old topic but anyone know where you can buy one of these NC-17 Stingers other than chain reaction?theyre out of stock till june on CROne google search of "NC-17 tensioner" and 2 mouse clicks later, and i was greeted with this page. Did you even look for yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*PHIL* Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 One google search of "NC-17 tensioner" and 2 mouse clicks later, and i was greeted with this page. Did you even look for yourself?yeah i did, any other places? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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