Gogz- Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Almost every time i go out for a ride I break my mech hanger , what can i do?I know stop being so c$@p would be a good idea but short of taking 3 hangers out with me there is nothing i know of to do.I'm now using £20 cncd hangers which are twice as strong as the forged ones , I'm running a hope pro 2 trials bolt through so the onza hanger protector wont work. If any one can help me it would be grate its starting to get expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Convert to singlespeed and use a 74kingz tensioner or bodge one up yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogz- Posted April 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 yeah my mate has got one of them but he go's the other way . I am single speed though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 If youre single speed already then no reason not to either make or buy a tensioner that doesnt mount off the mech hanger I made mine from a dmr sts, some odd brake components lying about and a motorbike exhaust spring - it keeps the chain VERY tight (possibly a bit too tight actually) and is bolted to the dropout and tensions upwards so can never really be hit when landing on it Side viewView from belowHad to drill a 6mm hole in the web of the dropout (where theres virtually no stress) to bolt it on but its a damn sight lighter, smaller and neater than a rear mech and doesnt rely on a mech hanger to hold it on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogz- Posted April 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 that looks like a well good idea , but i bet its hard to get your back wheel out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 that looks like a well good idea , but i bet its hard to get your back wheel outIts pretty easy, undo the wheel and it falls out the dropout putting enough slack in the chain to get it off the sprocket/roller. Putting it in a bit trickier because you need to put the wheel in with the chain off the front sprocket, then wind it on whilst pulling the tensioner out by hand.All in its still easier than putting a wheel in with a mech Eventually if the pivot fails I shall probably re-engineer it properly to incorporate a radial spring tensioner like U brakes, also make the arm from aluminium plate rather than stainless as its lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 id make a 74kingz inspired one....just a traight copy with a hacksaw blade for the spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwellduryea Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 NSB Hanger Banger......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogz- Posted April 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 yeah i was looking at the onza one but tarty bikes say " Adjustable design fits almost all Quick Release setups (therefore not compatible with Chris King Fun Bolts and Hope Pro2 Trials rear hubs with bolts)." so it wont work with my hub . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macy`d Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Get a frame with horizontal drop outs or you could get a shadow conspiracy half link chain and then you might not need a tensioner. (Do not get a ybn half link chain) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 first thing i did was to put a 3mm thick piece of steel over the mech hangar! problem was my mech used to break slowly i now have a homemade 74 kingz "style" tensioner...http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/forum/index....=105132&hl=good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_pimp Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Ive got a Gusset Tensioner.Bolts across the mech hanger, so you cant bend it.Fits with my Pro 2 nicley aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikeriding Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 (edited) I think if u tried to not break the mech hanger you would not break it i dont think hope ive helped im not really sure but you could give it a try i think cheers ty Edited April 15, 2008 by jebend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitbullking69 Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Gusset batchelor tensioner. they kind of lock into place because of the set up. A friend of mine is left footed and has been known to land really harshly on his failed sidehop attempts, straight to the tensioner infact and when hes come to fix a suspected snapped mech he found that it hasnt budged. Thanks mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.E.A.U Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 I still think my tensioner is sick. A universal spanner a dmr red wheel thing and a bolt bolt through the last hole on spanner with the wheel and grind it to what ever shape to sit under your frame and your done lol. And it comes off easy as its on the hub bolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum-Luvs-Trials Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Mod-Stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stritm0nkey Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 i had the same problem on my A2. the hanger kept bending and the chain was skipping because it was in need of a half link. it felt so unsafe i didn t dare to do things.now with a modstock it s great. nothing to bend, so i can try all . and no chance for the chain to skip so i can ride with confidence.only 2 minor issues: the chain line is not perfect and the tension is not homogenous. but i really don t care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Smith Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 there is a fair lot of ideas in hear >> http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/forum/index....amp;hl=homemade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogz- Posted April 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 oh my god that helped a bunch thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogz- Posted April 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 all i have got to do is test it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu powney Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 Convert to singlespeed and use a 74kingz tensioner or bodge one up yourself if ur running ur chain at max then take out the hanger u dont need it..unless ur frame has an indent then just use a bust one...i went through them a lot n got v expencive on mi koxx now i run a roloff however u spell it n not bust one since......touch wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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