....but I could do with a quick answer.
Essentially, is there a reliable fit-and-forget way to tension a chain on a bike with usual geared dropouts, or does it involve a significant degree of compromise?
Cheers!
on-one doofer works for me
Sheoldon Brown's view: [url= http://www.sheldonbrown.com/singlespeed.html#tensioner ]http://www.sheldonbrown.com/singlespeed.html#tensioner[/url]
Practical options:
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Thanks guys - appreciated.
Presumably, you ride the on-one / DMR(?) with no reliability / general faffing problems?
Cheers again
no problems in 6 months
Been using the on-one thing for ages on my commuter with not even a hint of trouble. Simple but ideal. You could always hack up an old rear mech to achieve the same thing.
Great - thanks everyone!