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is anyone running thiers as a singlespeed ? i cant get the tension right with a 32 chain ring on the front . any idea`s or thoughts much apprecieted .
thanks Paul
I assume you're not using a tensioner?
If trying for a "magic ratio" you need luck on your side. Poss a half link will help, but it's no guarantee.
Rob , yes tried with a DMR and a Blackspire stinger both push the chain way to close the the stays . i think it needs a 36 on the front to give the tensioner room . just thought i`d ask if anyone had already tried before spendig more money .
bump for he evening shift . 🙂
The push-up ones tend to only work on some frames or with big sprockets (further from frame). Try a downward pushing one, a 2 pulley one, a half link, or bigger sprockets. One of those should solve it 😆
Here's a picture of martins old setup that i told you about.
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And someone elses setup here.
[url] http://blackstonebicycles.blogspot.com/2011/08/singlespeed-paradox.html [/url]
I had a push-up spring loaded thing that I broke within minutes 🙂
Now using a gussett bachelor (goes either way) pushing down as up gives the same issue you're having. Have been told I use a lot of chain, but I do change cogs depending on where I'm riding so don't want have to change chains as well.
The best thing to do is buy an 8 speed kmc chain, then buy a 3/32" half link from alansbmx.com
Thanks for the replies . I'll try again today with the stinger .