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[Closed] New 29er Single Speed build

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Finally rode my new build on Sunday at Llandegla whilst in still in the throws of man-flu. Never ridden s'speed before, so took a little getting used to. Think it will do wonders for my fitness as you don't get chance to relax on any of the climbs. I'll ceratinly run it s'speed for the winter as I don't have the funds for a proper greared build which does justice to the S-Works frame. I really don't like the chain tensioner at all and may splash out on a eccentric b'bracket. Apologes for quick iphone snap..
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Posted : 05/11/2012 4:14 pm
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looks good 🙂

pushy uppy tensioner would be neater.


 
Posted : 05/11/2012 4:16 pm
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What type of pushy upper tensioner ... didn't know they existed ?

Would like one on my SS for better lines and neatness ...


 
Posted : 05/11/2012 4:35 pm
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like this sort of thing;

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if you google 'push up chain tensioner' there's lots available.


 
Posted : 05/11/2012 4:37 pm
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I used the tensioner as a push down as the chain was too close to the chain stay in the "up" position. Still think a ecc' bb is the way forward. Maybe I'll get a rigid carbon fork if funds allow....


 
Posted : 05/11/2012 5:01 pm
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which one is the bike and which one is the gate? 😉

only joking, bet that's light


 
Posted : 05/11/2012 5:12 pm
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Daisy_Duke - try a half link in there - it may shorten it enough to clear the chainstay. be cheaper than an EBB


 
Posted : 05/11/2012 5:14 pm
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Carbon rigid fork......go on you know you want too!


 
Posted : 05/11/2012 9:12 pm
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I've got one you can borrow Ben...though that headtube is very long (is taht an XL?).


 
Posted : 05/11/2012 9:15 pm

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