[Closed] Chain Tensioner

It will a whole lot less faff if you get an external EBB like [b][u][url= http://www.forwardcycle.com/ ]the Forward Components one[/url][/u][/b]

There is an Alfine specific tensioner

http://www.google.co.uk/products?q=alfine+tensioner&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=xgw7TcTiJYGGhQevg-SMCg&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CCcQrQQwAA

epicyclo - Member

It will a whole lot less faff if you get an external EBB like the Forward Components one

That's exactly what want so how much are they in UK?

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Forward components or Excentriker if you have money burning a hole in your wallet. Otherwise, a singleator style one off ebay for a tenner will do the same job for a lot less money.
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HTTP404 - Member

Forward components or Excentriker if you have money burning a hole in your wallet. Otherwise, a singleator style one off ebay for a tenner will do the same job for a lot less money.
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I do have chain tensioner but for whatever reason I keep getting some "clang" sound from time to time when I am pedalling on my single speed.

Front chain ring 32t, rear 18t with Sram PC69 chain and a Surly chain tensioner. I wonder if I need a half link chain (only one not the entire chain) to get rid of the "clang" sound.

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Not sure what that could be. If you have a chain tensioner - a half link won't benefit you much. You might get a better chain wrap around the rear sprocket but other than that not much else.
PC69 is a nine speed chain. So will have narrow links. If you are running an unramped single speed specific front ring with a BMX stylee rear - this chain is probably not suitable. You should just buy a single specific chain. They're also much cheaper than a PC69.

I have a DMR tensionseeker II. The design works well enough, except the fasteners that allow you to set the right tension are made of cheese-like alloy and fiddly to setup. The Surly eqv. might be better.