mr.tattoo Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 anyone use one or had probs? reason i ask as got one, well had one on my simtra after a ride today i pedaled mildly hard to get a run up at a bank and the bracket coming off the runner snapped, luckily i didnt get too hurt or whack my knackers on the frame etc as the chain came off and locked up,but im a bit dissapointed as there ment to be good yet slight power through the chain and it broke? i may make a new bracket but ive lost faith in it now, any recomendations to a tensioner that works in same way ie pushing chain down not up or can you alter the other ones to push down via the spring? anyone wana buy half a kingz bwahahaha , cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 People tend to use different things for the springs. Luke Rainbird on the forum uses sections of an old steel ruler, several people use hacksaw blades stacked together, and some even buy sprung steel and make small sections. These tend to solve any breakage problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigamac Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?product_id=10179&category_id=48 That's what i use, bloody good! If not, then a bodge to the kingz should be done (: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.tattoo Posted February 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?product_id=10179&category_id=48 That's what i use, bloody good! If not, then a bodge to the kingz should be done (: ok cheers are they ok to use with the fat chains? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigamac Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 ok cheers are they ok to use with the fat chains? thanks I believe so. But there totally adjustable and so easy to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 that spring looked like it had too sharp a bend, they don't snap when they bend the whole length. as for alternatives, I always found a cheap wood saw worked very well, its very springy and slightly thicker so can take a beating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.tattoo Posted February 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 thanks for the replies il look into getting it bodged tomorow but to be fair ive got it in my head now and dont trust it, i value my nut sack more then having to buy a new tensioner lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 thanks for the replies il look into getting it bodged tomorow but to be fair ive got it in my head now and dont trust it, i value my nut sack more then having to buy a new tensioner lol Seriously, there wont be any problem as long as you use something a bit more substantial as ali said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted February 14, 2010 Report Share Posted February 14, 2010 i think you were too optimistic with the tension you were trying to get, if you look at the spring it shouldnt have gone at such an angle, but you can use various things such as hacksaw blades, rulers or whatever is strong, flat and bendy. you better off with a rohloff though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 i think you were too optimistic with the tension you were trying to get, if you look at the spring it shouldnt have gone at such an angle, but you can use various things such as hacksaw blades, rulers or whatever is strong, flat and bendy. you better off with a rohloff though Lies, they smell and are gay, like people that use them! Bodge the 74kingz bodge it to the moon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.tattoo Posted February 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 well just ordered a load of parts for my mod so got tartys to bung a 4jeri in the pack too, the kingz one sucks donkeys lol. although the rohloff is ment to be the best i think it looks right a rear mech and that = GAY thanks for the replys and hopefully ilbe sorted when my package arrives tom from tartys whoop whoop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Lies, they smell and are gay, like people that use them! Bodge the 74kingz bodge it to the moon! I couldnt have described roflhasselhoffs better myself. 74 All ze way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 The 74 kingz would have been fine if you'd just gone and bought a 6" steel rule and cut and drilled to the right length. Rowan has been using a steel rule spring for ages and advised me to use one and i sorted one for Luke. Having used one on my stock and my 24" for a while now with no issues for any of us, personally i think you just wasted your money buying a new tensioner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.tattoo Posted February 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 The 74 kingz would have been fine if you'd just gone and bought a 6" steel rule and cut and drilled to the right length. Rowan has been using a steel rule spring for ages and advised me to use one and i sorted one for Luke. Having used one on my stock and my 24" for a while now with no issues for any of us, personally i think you just wasted your money buying a new tensioner. well maybe im old school but having an expensive build bike and bodging something aint for me, 19 quid for a new tensioner not made of rulers and hacksaw blades is ok for me lol ive had a few nasty injurys in the past from "bodges" etc so il stick to the right stuff for the right job buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Using a steel ruler is hardly a bodge, its a marked improvement on the original springs. Its more impact resistant, has just as much natural spring and you can fine tune the length of the spring. It's fair enough if you consider it unworthy of your bike, i wouldn't say my bikes were cheap either, but you've spent money on an inferior product and ignored the advice of several more experienced and knowledgeable riders, just seems a little naive when you've posted a topic asking for advice on the subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.tattoo Posted February 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Using a steel ruler is hardly a bodge, its a marked improvement on the original springs. Its more impact resistant, has just as much natural spring and you can fine tune the length of the spring. It's fair enough if you consider it unworthy of your bike, i wouldn't say my bikes were cheap either, but you've spent money on an inferior product and ignored the advice of several more experienced and knowledgeable riders, just seems a little naive when you've posted a topic asking for advice on the subject. i here what your saying matey but for the sake of 19 quid its fine with me, the riding wont be affected by a diff brand tensioner lol well i hope not as im rubbish as it is :$ i race and ride motorbikes and havent got time to go whsmiths and drill and cut a ruler etc i ordered loads of bits from tarty so got them to chuck one in the box, saves me grief then and time. i didnt mean unworthy of my bike just i dont want a ruler bolted to it lol i just wanted to no if the break was a common thing and it appears it is. tis no biggy s i had the 19 quid spare bud. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy 04 pitbull Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 I NEED A 74KINGZ TENSIONER WHERE THE HELL CAN I GET ONE ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) I NEED A 74KINGZ TENSIONER WHERE THE HELL CAN I GET ONE ??? They are sadly discontinued am afraid but.... Steve@HeatsinkBikes is bringing one out after months of designing.. Edited August 13, 2012 by Andeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Trials Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) Months of designing? What's different about it that took so long? Edit: That wasn't meant to sound as bitchy as it does! Genuinely interested in any improvements etc. Edited August 13, 2012 by Dan_Trials 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalopS Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 He was been sarcastic, hence the dots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Trials Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Dots = sarcasm now? Man I feel old! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Only in Leeds.(.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalopS Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_lots_of_full_stops_after_sentence_mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 I would say two is not lots, I'd say two is a typo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Trials Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Yes, it says three full stops, not more than one. Plus that explanation has covered just about every possibility in the hope that one of them is right. Anyway, who cares about that, shiny bike parts... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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