The_dewar

the extra chain wrap solved the problem. the only annoyance now is the sound, maybe I haven't positioned it properly.

Thanks for the advice, I'll get a new tensioner and get back to you guys!

Thanks for the help and speedy replys guys! I'll try out my setup with a 15t and get back to you, you're both probably right about the 12t. Should I still expect some skipping with a better tensioner? Or should I just keep with a 18 x 15 build? I live in one of the biggest flattest cities on the planet so the extra speed could help. Thanks again

Hey guys, I just joined this sight in order to revive your dead thread, any help would be great. I just rebuilt my bike with a new frame, I previously was running a 2011 Zoo!, bought completely new, I changed over to a 26" Because street/trials frame and kept most of my parts. I have the tr (not sl) free wheel and it's now skipping and when i shake it i can here the bearings banging around. Now my question is: Is this thing broken? I switched from rear 15t to 12t when I switched over to my street trials frame. I also previously didn't use a tensioner, am now using a dabomb rl1 (piece of crap if you ask me). I also try to keep chain tension relatively high, nothing crazy. Should I replace it? I live in China so everything is dirt cheap. If you guys want a picture of my setup let me know. Thanks in advance for any and all help. Cheers