Chain Tensioner

mcflyss
mcflyss Posts: 257
edited September 2009 in MTB buying advice
Hi guys,

I have the 2009 RockHopper and would like to add a chain tensioner but im getting lost with the different types you can buy.
Would this one fit?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=35820
If so which type do i need?
ISCG 05 Mount
ISCG Mount
BB Mount

Thanks for your help

Comments

  • militantmandy
    militantmandy Posts: 106
    If you've still got 3 chainrings up front I don't think this will be of any use to you.
  • mcflyss
    mcflyss Posts: 257
    I have yes.. Can any one show me one that will be of use pls?
  • boogercj
    boogercj Posts: 316
    Question is, why do you feel the need for one? Not trying to be difficult, just my impression was you shoudln't really need one with "3 up front"... Someone might correct me though! :?:
    SS Inbred!
  • mcflyss
    mcflyss Posts: 257
    Well I had never thought about it until the other day, I was at my LBS and the bloke i was talking to mentioned it as could see my chain had been hitting my frame. I do have a lizard skin on it but thought a tensioner might help.... If i am wrong I shall just leave it as i wasn't fussed before.
    So should they just be used when only having the 2 up front then?
  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    the lizard skinz can be a bit thin, check your chain length in the big big combo and possibly take a link out of the chain if there is too much slack.


    The use an old inner-tube to protect your frame, much better than a proper frame protector.
    Neeermad
    Carbon 456
    456 lefty
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  • mcflyss
    mcflyss Posts: 257
    i dont think there is too much slack, it can just slap the frame when riding over bumpy terrain so though maybe the tensioner would be of use.
    Thanks for the advice guys, saved me a few pennies
  • nonnac85
    nonnac85 Posts: 1,608
    I have this on my bike - it fits round the chainstay so you don't need to worry about BB fixings. I also found it helps keep the chainstay protector in place if you have one.

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=17621
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  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    mechs will slap and jump about, even with a chain tensioner. The only way to avoid it is to go singlespeed or run hub gears or a gearbox bike.
    Neeermad
    Carbon 456
    456 lefty
    Pompino
    White Inbred
  • mcflyss
    mcflyss Posts: 257
    Ok, well I thought maybe it was needed, but if it is natural then maybe not.. or maybe i will get the one nonna posted as that looks cool lol
  • militantmandy
    militantmandy Posts: 106
    nonnac85 wrote:
    I have this on my bike - it fits round the chainstay so you don't need to worry about BB fixings. I also found it helps keep the chainstay protector in place if you have one.

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=17621

    This looks good actually. Might get one myself.

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