Project SS , updated 10/12/09, Houston we have a problem
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Very cool work so far. Makes me wish that I had access to a machine shop.
I'll be watching the rest of this build with anticipation.
Keep up the good work.
I'll be watching the rest of this build with anticipation.
Keep up the good work.
Don,t have a pic of one on but i use a dmr
The lollipop end has enough support for a QR axle so it isn't pulling against the QR alone and more importantly the tug end sits flat against the dropout , ie it doesn't wrap around in any way .
When you want to remove the wheel you just loosen the wheel nuts giving plenty of room to pull the tensioner away from the dropout . With the tensioner out of the way it gives enough slack in the chain to unloop . At no point does the tensioner need adjusting . When the wheel goes back in : with the correct phase relation you will have the same tension as before you removed the wheel .
Im sure you could make your own , if your sticking with a solid 10mm axle you don't need the QR support so its just a alloy ring thats needed , bit of threaded bolt and most importantly a flat bit of alloy for the end and a nyloc nut . You could use a long cap head bolt instead of the nut but they have a habit of working loose .
The lollipop end has enough support for a QR axle so it isn't pulling against the QR alone and more importantly the tug end sits flat against the dropout , ie it doesn't wrap around in any way .
When you want to remove the wheel you just loosen the wheel nuts giving plenty of room to pull the tensioner away from the dropout . With the tensioner out of the way it gives enough slack in the chain to unloop . At no point does the tensioner need adjusting . When the wheel goes back in : with the correct phase relation you will have the same tension as before you removed the wheel .
Im sure you could make your own , if your sticking with a solid 10mm axle you don't need the QR support so its just a alloy ring thats needed , bit of threaded bolt and most importantly a flat bit of alloy for the end and a nyloc nut . You could use a long cap head bolt instead of the nut but they have a habit of working loose .
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Any updates on this one yet?
I've been eagerly anticipating the next set of pics....
Si F
I've been eagerly anticipating the next set of pics....
Si F
