converting 80's raleigh winner to single speed

World\'s Dump

hi

i'm very new to single speed - so I apologies in advance!

I'm trying to convert my old raleigh winner to single speed using a chain tensioner, cog and spacers etc. However my old winner doesn't have the modern mech hangers to fit tensioners to so I'm trying to find a suitable chain tensioner for the job.... Is there anyone out there who has any experience of this and could recommend a decent tensioner.

Thanks and Apologies to anyone geared out there!!

Nick

Monty Dog

If you frame has an adjustable ie, slotted drop-out, no need for a tensioner - just push the wheel back an tighten to get the correct tension - you only need about 15mm.