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Hey! I’ve set up my Genesis Tarn singlespeed (well, trying). My problem is it’s 148x12 and the mech hanger kicks back quite far so when I use a tensioner it catches on the sprocket. Does anyone know of a longer than usual tensioner or any other way I can tension the chain?


 
Posted : 06/12/2017 10:40 pm
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Problem Solvers chain tensioner is parallelogram type takes up more slack


 
Posted : 06/12/2017 10:52 pm
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I don’t think that would work as it’s a bolt through rear axle and the hanger is part of the dropout.


 
Posted : 06/12/2017 10:58 pm
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Use something like a Blackspire Stinger on the front maybe?
Easy if you have ISCG mounts. More difficult but still possible using BB mount.


 
Posted : 06/12/2017 11:13 pm
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Bull, that looks perfect! I’ll give it a go.


 
Posted : 06/12/2017 11:35 pm
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Paul Melvin which is baically a RD replacement.


 
Posted : 07/12/2017 9:51 am
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148x12 is hardcore.


 
Posted : 07/12/2017 9:59 am
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Probably a [url= https://www.stage1cycles.co.uk/products/genesis-spr-gn-16-12x1-5t-dropout-lat-high-lat-tarn ]Shimano Direct Mount hanger[/url], so not compatible with a regular chain tensioner.

Your best bet would be to find a regular derailleur hanger.


 
Posted : 07/12/2017 10:02 am
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148x12 is hardcore.

It sure is. Best I can manage is 135x10. 🙂


 
Posted : 07/12/2017 10:35 am