Todge Posted June 26, 2005 Report Share Posted June 26, 2005 (edited) Id like to know from the forums mod riders which type of snail cam they prefere and work best. The two options are above, a and b, and are same size etc but with different amounts of notches. Are bigger more positive notches better, or more smaller ones. I guess the main problem is whether the largers notchs can accomodate fully for all the possible chain tension? Whilst im on this subject, Id also like to know whether people think aluminium is up to the job? I know they are not up to much on bikes, and lightweight is nice, but i have been looking at Wallys recently, and the aluminium seems to get worn a bit and looks messy. Is stainless steel a better option for lasting longer? Any feedback is good feedback :- Cheers Arron Edited June 26, 2005 by Todge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted June 26, 2005 Report Share Posted June 26, 2005 I think they might as well be steel, as theres nothing to them really, so weight isn't an issue. I can't really decide between the two, never ridden snail cams befor, but it would have said A would be better, as all you need is a slight twist of my chain tuggs to move the whell loads, they are very sensitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyJames Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 I opted for B because the grooves are deeper meaning they will be stronger and won't shred/mangle like the smaller ones. As for material, I think steel. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roozor Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 You thinking of making some then ? (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChai Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 i would say A, so u dont get situations where the chain is either too tight or too loose, and the grooves wont get damaged too badly when u are trying to move the tensioner, it would not be too hard to aqdjust the tension either. material aluminum. it doesnt need to be very strong, so it can be and should be light. check out the monty tensioners, they are the perfect ones imo.. i think the size of the bolt and the where the hole is on the frame is a big factor, tensioners can be smooth and still work (i.e. koxx ones) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nick Riviera Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 how do they work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_Buchanan Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 (Y) You slide the snail cams back and the circle bit of them gos onto the bolt inside the frame this tenisoning the chain..... I just use the smooth koxx ones... Seem to work fine... Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsking 55 Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 (edited) A. for the same reasom as chai i would say A, so u dont get situations where the chain is either too tight or too loose, and the grooves wont get damaged too badly when u are trying to move the tensioner, it would not be too hard to aqdjust the tension either. Edited June 27, 2005 by trialsking 55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skandy32 Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 excuse my dumbness but........what are they? :"> i presume they go in a singlespeed frame, e.g. mod frame, on the QR axle, and stop it from sliding? they between the axle and frame? is that it? just i've never heard the term snail cams before! once someone comfirms that, i'll cast a vote..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siders77 Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 (edited) excuse my dumbness but........what are they? :"> i presume they go in a singlespeed frame, e.g. mod frame, on the QR axle, and stop it from sliding? they between the axle and frame? is that it? just i've never heard the term snail cams before! once someone comfirms that, i'll cast a vote..... ← Yeah. There is a bolt in the frame that the Cams push against. This means that because the Cam is a circle-type shape it pulls the wheel back. :D EDIT: They usually go on the inside of the frame (Y) Edited June 27, 2005 by Siders77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardman Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 A becasue a lot of mod bikes now have super short dropouts and only small adjustments are needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todge Posted June 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 Some interesting results, thanks to everyone who voted >_< Im thinking the best bet is something in between the two, made from stainless steel. Will probably have a cut-out in it to reduce any unnecessary weight (though someone mentioned it wouldn't be much anyway). So yeah, thanks everyone >_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
<<(Tom_182)>> Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 B I think if you where to make B it would be ok to use Alu Tom A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai the Socket Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Type A I think. I'd use Stainless Steel too. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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