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Simple chain tension solution
Mark Sutton Feb 7 2008, 10:47am
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Danish company launch chain tension solution for horizontal dropouts
Copenhagen based, Simple bike, has launch a range of alternative washer/spacers to work with horizontal dropouts. The 'Wheel Slammers' come in width measurements from 1.5mm, for those who like to run wheels snug into the dropout, to 8mm for those who run their wheels close to the end of the dropout.
The idea behind the product, is to make chain tensioners redundant. Simply measure the space between your axle and the front of the dropout and fill it with a 'Slammer', which slots into the dropout and around the axle, effectively rendering the wheel unable to slide in the dropout
The brand, which also has new hubs, frames, linear brake cables, as well as several other smaller components, is available in the UK via IMG distribution.
Comments
“Mr”
Posted by: Tim Cave - Feb 7, 11:49am
Nicely made bit of kit, but it completely fails to sort out a tension problem on a singlespeed anymore than just locking the wheel down with big nuts or a chain tug will - what happens if you need to take up tension/change ratios/change chain/snap chain etc?
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Posted by: Tim - Feb 7, 12:33pm
Of course, unless its aimed at geared riders on SS frames :-)
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Posted by: Matt - Feb 8, 11:53am
I agree with Tim Cave. What about chain stretch? What happens if you want to change the type/make of chain - you will have to buy more slammers!
Solution to a problem that doesn't exist?
“Re: Question”
Posted by: BenCooper - Feb 8, 2:21pm
Well, if your chain stretches, you should buy a new chain, not just yank the wheel back so it works - that just makes the sprockets wear faster...
“Re: Question”
Posted by: Peter - Feb 8, 7:38pm
If your chain stretches, switch to a belt. I'm not sure, but aren't wheels in horizontal dropouts prone to moving forwards? This seems to fix that.