JonMack Posted July 27, 2004 Report Share Posted July 27, 2004 Why do other tensioners sell so well then Tomm, everyone always compalins about chain tensioners not working properly, surely this one is no different? Also, why are Rennendesigngroup selling their tensioner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todge Posted August 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 (edited) Its been a week now and no problems with it. When you land on the bash, it doesnt touch the chain so doesnt pull tighter (Y) Peoples opinions of it seem to be good, so I may have to make some more (Y) If/when I make some more I will make them half the thickness, as 1/4 inch is a bit too much, but hey, its strong as hell (Y) Edited August 2, 2004 by Todge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipsy Jock Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 I would luv one of them if u would consider selling a few (Y) Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartridge Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 Why do other tensioners sell so well then Tomm, everyone always compalins about chain tensioners not working properly, surely this one is no different? Also, why are Rennendesigngroup selling their tensioner? ← Because people are stupid! Hey, we buy Brisa frames and forks, dont we?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 (edited) Why do other tensioners sell so well then Tomm, everyone always compalins about chain tensioners not working properly, surely this one is no different? the rennen one (and todge's) are a different design to the dmr's and surly ones, and do actually work better for trials (or so i have found at least) Also, why are Rennendesigngroup selling their tensioner? ← er....to make some money found a product they feel offers a different or better solution to others on the market. i dunno why do people sell things? Edited August 2, 2004 by leedstrials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartridge Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 I suppose the Rennen one IS slightly better than the Forge one, in that it clamps the tensioner in 2 places... Still, lack of spring doesnt really turn me on after the issues i had with my Forge... You done a top job there Mr Todger :-" Well impressed (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 I suppose the Rennen one IS slightly better than the Forge one, in that it clamps the tensioner in 2 places... Still, lack of spring doesnt really turn me on after the issues i had with my Forge... You done a top job there Mr Todger :-" Well impressed (Y) ← what was the forge one like, i can't remember!! was it like the dmr ones but no spring?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartridge Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 what was the forge one like, i can't remember!! was it like the dmr ones but no spring?? ← Pretty much (Y) Just an arm with a nylon roller on a couple of bearings... which bolted to the mech hanger with a 15mm-headed bolt (like i always carry a pedal spanner around with me :-)... and didnt stay tight, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jang Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 But.. if you hit it you are screwed... You no longer have a cheap mech hanger to replace you have to fork out for a hole new tensioner. Not liking THAT idea to much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartridge Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 But.. if you hit it you are screwed... You no longer have a cheap mech hanger to replace you have to fork out for a hole new tensioner. Not liking THAT idea to much. ← Im sure a slab of 1/4" half-decent aluminium alloy is a lot stronger than a bit of cheesy cast offcut aluminium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 Pretty much (Y) Just an arm with a nylon roller on a couple of bearings... which bolted to the mech hanger with a 15mm-headed bolt (like i always carry a pedal spanner around with me :-)... and didnt stay tight, haha. ← sounds pretty lame! the rennen on does work better if you up tension it. i have to down tension mine and will slowly come loose if i land on bashguard/chain a lot, which is occasionally annoying. but i generally have a bag with me (or someone else does) so i ain't too bothered taking a spanner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 nice, very nice indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wright Pads Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 Stick with them at 1/4'' thick Todge, they will be much stiffer and safer that way. i want one now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipsy Jock Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 DMR have a new tensioner out, its called the simple tension seeker and is very similar to the rennen one. i jus got mine and it works a treat. i would put a pic up but i haven't sussed out the gallery thing yet ^_^ Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 Looks dam pimp you should go into production. The only problem i can see with it is that when you goto bash and push on the chain it will have no 'give' (because of no spring) meaning it would put a lot of force on the tensioner. I like how it uses the QR too ^_^ ← i ride a 24"..when i land on bash my chain is pushed up until my bash and wheel are fassened on the wall either side this means my mech is strechting!!! why wont this affect this ss tensioner(my mech is set very tight as it is..most links took out as poss!)surley it will move it and the chain will become slack??? ^_^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wright Pads Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 Pretty cool from DMR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted August 17, 2004 Report Share Posted August 17, 2004 Pretty cool from DMR ← Might be marginally better, as the Nylon wheel might provide some "give", but I still reckon it'll be shite ^_^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todge Posted August 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 Pretty cool from DMR ← How long have they been about for then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipsy Jock Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 i ordered mine last week and they had to wait to get them in from dmr i think. so not long. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Ran one on a jump bike and may run it on my 24" when I get it built (If I need to) Works absolutely fine since ive had it, only niggle is that the groove in the whel was too thin to run my KMC Kool chain (singlespeed version) Nothing that a quick play with an angle grinder didnt sort out though :P" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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