Ben John-Hynes Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 How would i go about locking one out,so it can be used as a tensioner?Thank You,Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NileBrown™ Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 You have to make sure your chain length is right so that the mech is able to sit against the bottom of your frame. Then use a small piece of gear cable and move it to the right place that you would want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Quigley Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 You have to make sure your chain length is right so that the mech is able to sit against the bottom of your frame. Then use a small piece of gear cable and move it to the right place that you would want it.I found that better than a gear cable, use a spoke.Cut a spoke, near the threaded end, long enough to attach to the mech and hold it in place. You can then use a nipple on the bit of spoke for some fine tuning. worked a treat when I used to run a mech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NileBrown™ Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Yeah but to but to be fair, theres nothing actually wrong with using a gear cable really is there? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Best way to do it is to adjust the limit screws in to limit the travel of the mech, then if you find it hits the chainstay, prise the u shaped washer off the back, take out the spring and clamp tot he frame like that...this effectively fixes the mech in place and stops it swinging up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Owen. Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Why ben? Just buy a decent tensioner for about £30? As the lad above was saying though, if you want to use a mech, then you need to play with the little screws on the back that align the mech, and you may need longer ones. Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netherking Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Why ben? Just buy a decent tensioner for about £30? As the lad above was saying though, if you want to use a mech, then you need to play with the little screws on the back that align the mech, and you may need longer ones. OwenYeah thats right, drill one of the bolts on the back out to m6 tap it and run a longer bolt in to lock the mech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Owen. Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Yeah thats right, drill one of the bolts on the back out to m6 tap it and run a longer bolt in to lock the mech.Or just unscrew it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted March 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Why ben? Just buy a decent tensioner for about £30? As the lad above was saying though, if you want to use a mech, then you need to play with the little screws on the back that align the mech, and you may need longer ones. Owen'cause i don't want to spend £30 on something that can be imitated by a mech?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Owen. Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 'cause i don't want to spend £30 on something that can be imitated by a mech?!Fair enough, but as soon as you land on a mech its going to bent and mess up your chain alignment. Whereas a decent tensioner is made to stay put and keep you riding if you land on it! Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted March 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 i spin and hop to the left thoughso that shouldn't be a problem!= ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Owen. Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 i spin and hop to the left thoughso that shouldn't be a problem!= ]Fair fair! Make sure you get a short cage mech then, so it doesnt look super gash! Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 undo the bolts, take spring out, do back up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peperami Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 A zip tie or 2 around the body of the mech, and the chainstay will do the job. Just pull the zip tie as tight as needs be to get the correct chain line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan@Trials-uk Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 undo the bolts, take spring out, do back upSimply remove the C clip and then remove the spring form the Mech, and then put it back together with out the spring and bolt it back onto your bike:)Words a treat, But if you fancy somthing neater/ lighter I would suggest a SS tensioner(Y)ThanksDan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted March 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Yeah i'll get a tensioner soon,most likely a yess one, as i've heard good things.for the time being, though, this will have to do!Thanks A Lot Everyone!Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 new onza/tensile tensioner? that looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted March 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 ooooh yeah actually, didn't think of that!How much wil they be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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