SS tensioner for FS build

[s_zigmond]

Can anyone recommend me a SS tensioner suitable for a full sus build? The only ones i can fine are £70 + which is more than I want to spend.

Thank you

Stephen

 

[hamster]

It depends on whether you have a URT design or not. If it's URT a conventional tensioner will work, as the hub to bottom bracket distance is unchanging.

Otherwise I'd use a cheap short cage road mech, like a Shimano Sora.

 

[mechagouki]

http://www.treefortbikes.com/95_333222345260__Alfine-CT-S500-Chain-Tensioner,-Black.html

Alfine tensioner might work?

 

[s_zigmond]

Excellent

Thank you for the advice

Stephen

 

[perry]

Anything with 2 wheels making the chain serpentine or with sprung tension that has the capacity for the change in chain length .

Maybe an old Goldtec Manacle ?

Id be tempted to try an mrp device up front with a sprung tensioner on the mech hanger with some cut down sprockets sandwiched between the one sprocket at the rear .

Heres a pic for inspiration .

 

[suburbanreuben]

A Rohloff would work. Quality bit of kit too! I picked one up for £30 on t'bay.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/rohloff-chain-ten ... .m63.l1177

 

[mtbfix]

Order from Ultimate Pursuits and pick it up from your local Shimano dealer?

http://www.madison.co.uk/productinfo.as ... ef=CTS500S