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I need a chain tensioner / keeper for a bike with a press fit BB and no ISG tabs. Was looking at the Bionicon c.guide V.02 but also saw this on CRC - [url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=10137 ]Chain Tensioner[/url]

Anyone got any experience of either?

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Posted : 27/10/2012 8:57 pm
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I want one, reviews are good but they are well overpriced. Thinking about trying this first:

[url= http://www.mbr.co.uk/advice/workshop-video-make-your-own-chain-device/ ]Make your own chain device[/url]


 
Posted : 27/10/2012 10:32 pm
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Haven't tried that one on CRC, but did try this Kore one previously [url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=17621 ]Kore chain tensioner[/url], but found it wasn't too reliable.

I'm now using a c.guide v.02 and it hasn't let me down yet, even over the roughest terrain I could ride, this is on an XC hardtail 3x9.


 
Posted : 27/10/2012 11:02 pm
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I've got good memories of that device, it swivels when the chain goes up and down the cassette. Great design and well priced. In fact, thanks, I'm buying one now!


 
Posted : 28/10/2012 1:46 am
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Cheers ryanctj, that's a pretty cool DIY option. I have loads of old reflectors hanging around, so may be a good free temporary solution to start with.


 
Posted : 28/10/2012 11:13 am
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I have the Brand-X one from the OP on my commuting hack, as the chain is forever falling off.

Works okay; chain falls off far less now.

But still does from time to time.


 
Posted : 29/10/2012 10:22 am

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