Wrench Advice: Full Suspension SS

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Subject: Wrench Advice: Full Suspension SS

I have an old (98') specialized FSR that is going to need a full drive train fix up.  Well, since I don't ride it a super lot, don't have the money for a new bike, and certainly haven't mtn. bike raced in some time, I thought it would be a nice training tool to switch it to SS for winter/bad weather riding.  Plus, I'd love to have a SS mtn. bike...seems like it would be fun!

So, I know that chain tension is the biggest problem with FS SS.  But, I don't really have the cash to buy a YESS or Paul tensioner.  So, my question is this: options?

 

would this work?  I've seen a free ride guy use it:

http://bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index/products/0/alfine/product.-code-CT-S500.-type-.html

Other issues that I should consider?

2009-08-23 7:02 AM
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Subject: RE: Wrench Advice: Full Suspension SS
If you are going to be using the wheels you already have, you probably want a tensioner that offers a way to adjust chainline, the only way to do that with the afline tesnioner is washers on the mounting bolt. Something like this: http://aebike.com/page.cfm?pageid=30&action=details&sku=CH8898 (note how the pulley is mounted on a bar, which clamps onto the body, and could slide).

If money is tight, why not just use the derailleur you have as a tensioner, set it position with either the limit screw or anchor a short piece of cable at the first housing stop.



Edited by fausto 2009-08-23 7:03 AM
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