Jackk-08 Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 I think I have a problem with my chain tensioner. I dont know whether it is just because its a crap one or ive done something wrong. Its a fixed trialtech chain tension from tarty bikes. I tension my chain so the chain has about half an inch play up and down because anymore than that and my chain rubs on my frame =/ But when ever I seem to do a big pulse hop there is a massive "twang" like the chain tensioner is slipping on its bolts and thn chain goes slacker and slacker. I had a look at sprung chain tensionors, are they any better? is it something ive done rather than the tensioner itself? Here is a picture of my set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX (M.A.D) Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 I have this tensioner and i have the same problem i think teir just pure s**t the sprung ones seem to wrork alot better. Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 Bit off topic but wouldn't sprung tensioners like keep 'springing' or bouncing as you rear wheel hop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiuSliS Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 Sprung tensions are surely better. They keep the tension better, because when you just tighten the bolt and make it hold the tension, it usually can't take it. I think you could also make a spoke tensioner and give it go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Burrows Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 Fixed tensioners are great, but they don't work so well when you have small gearing. That particular one won't work on a 15 tooth cog, you have to run 16T or more. Obviously as you have a FFW its better just to change to a sprung tensioner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackk-08 Posted August 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 Great, that's for the advice guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackk-08 Posted August 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 Any idea what chain tension would be best for me to get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 Looks like maybe you could squeeze out another link ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackk-08 Posted August 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 On 8/16/2010 at 10:35 AM, manuel said: Looks like maybe you could squeeze out another link ? I've tried to get one out but its tight. Ill have another look though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackk-08 Posted August 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 I have just no luck what so ever! haha I recieved the Onza Tensile Sprung Tensioner today and tried to fit it to my bike but had no luck Maybe some of you guys can help What have i done wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIGAN ?? Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 tensile one looks sound whats the problem ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackk-08 Posted August 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 When i pulse hop or just off something and land on my rear wheel the chain goes really slack and hit my frame, just doesnt sound right. And i can freely move the whole thing with the lightest touch, is that right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIGAN ?? Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 solong as its keeping the tension yeah sounds fine have you tried putting a bit more tension on the spring ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackk-08 Posted August 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 On 8/18/2010 at 4:45 PM, WIGAN ?? said: solong as its keeping the tension yeah sounds fine have you tried putting a bit more tension on the spring ? No how could i do that? The arm even moves when i touch it though haha thats why i thought it was wrong. you the bit that has tensile written on it haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIGAN ?? Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 the bit thats fixed to the mech hanger moves ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackk-08 Posted August 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 On 8/18/2010 at 4:49 PM, WIGAN ?? said: the bit thats fixed to the mech hanger moves ?? yeah and its nipped up quite tightly as well and it moves freely haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIGAN ?? Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 nahh thats not right then, sounds like youv stripped the threads on your mech then so you need a new one or you can bolt it directly onto your axle like i have wich personally i think is better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackk-08 Posted August 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 On 8/18/2010 at 4:53 PM, WIGAN ?? said: nahh thats not right then, sounds like youv stripped the threads on your mech then so you need a new one or you can bolt it directly onto your axle like i have wich personally i think is better yeah possbily but its a 3 day old mech bracket and my axle bolts are alot small that the bolt for the chain tensioner! =/ Thanks for you help thougt mate ill go have another look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIGAN ?? Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 yeah you dont have to use the mech bolt to fix it to your axle just use the hub bolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 (edited) if you get a cheap 4jeri tensioner and a longer bolt, should do the trick. That's with a proII hub might not work with your hub, worth a try though Edited August 18, 2010 by Matthew_Gibson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackk-08 Posted August 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 thanks for all your help, Think ive solved the problem now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter916 Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 might be a bit late but looking at the part that bolts to the mech hanger has three threaded holes on it, is there a screw that is supposed to thread in and rest against the stop on your hanger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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