[mattmatt86]

I'm doing a budget build up on a Azonic DS1 frame, I'll be running it single speed with a standard QR rear hub. I would like to run a BMX style chain tensioner but they are all for 3/8" or 14mm BMX axles. Are there any BMX style Chain tensioners that will work with a QR axle?


And yes, I know about Tensioners like DMR makes, but I don't want one like that, plus I'll be running a thicker BMX chain.

 

[mattmatt86]

Ok, after a little more searching I found this, http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=2211&category=
I think it will work, but do I need to order two?

 

[w00dy]

Remove some spacers from your axle to expose more stub on either side and you can use regular bmx tensioners on the inside of your dropouts.

 

[Cru Jones]

Remove some spacers from your axle to expose more stub on either side and you can use regular bmx tensioners on the inside of your dropouts.

Yep. Or you could simply replace the QR with a solid axle.

No, you don't need two tensioners. You really only need it for the drive side. But, I like to use two. It looks more uniform and it helps prevent slippage on both sides.

 

[mattmatt86]

Yep. Or you could simply replace the QR with a solid axle.

No, you don't need two tensioners. You really only need it for the drive side. But, I like to use two. It looks more uniform and it helps prevent slippage on both sides.

Could someone show me a solid axle that will work with a Ringle Abbah QR rear hub?

 

[urbaindk]

Could someone show me a solid axle that will work with a Ringle Abbah QR rear hub?

When you find out let me know....

 

[Cru Jones]

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but if it's a 10mm QR, you should just be able to replace it with something like a 10 X 1 X 174 axle. Like this....

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/HU407Z42-Wheels+Manufacturing+Axle.aspx

If it's 12mm, then something like this...

http://www.beyondbikes.com/BB/ItemDesc.asp?IC=CM-WH-AZMmtmaxl

 

[mattmatt86]

this is what I'm dealing with

I don't think a 10mm axle will fit...

 

[arboc!]

i went through the same issues with a dmr hub i had, and there's basicly nothing you can do... get a nutted rear hub, then you can run tensioners.

 

[opjones]

I couldn't find anything on the website, but shoot them an email, they'll help


http://www.sun-ringle.com/2006/contact.html

 

[opjones]

You should be able to loosen the QR ends (they're threaded on), take out that QR axle. Then replace it with a larger axle, cone nuts, jam nuts and lock nuts. But I just can't be positive on which cone nut to buy.

 

[DirtEveryDay]

How about spec ordering a Grd9 bolt/nut same size as your QR shaft? You could wail the piss out of it and you shouldn't really have to work about it breaking. I'm running a grade 9 12mm bolt in my Riot for my Ringle Abbah hub. I milled it down to 10mm in two places to fit into my dropouts and have run pegs with it and not even a sign of it bending.

 

[mattmatt86]

How about spec ordering a Grd9 bolt/nut same size as your QR shaft? You could wail the piss out of it and you shouldn't really have to work about it breaking. I'm running a grade 9 12mm bolt in my Riot for my Ringle Abbah hub. I milled it down to 10mm in two places to fit into my dropouts and have run pegs with it and not even a sign of it bending.

I like where your head is at. It'll prolly take a lil searching to find a 9mm grade 9 bolt though...

 

[DirtEveryDay]

Do you have a Fastenal company around there? If so, you should be able to just stand behind the counter in the ac and stare at the book girl's round little bottom while the guy with the funny mustachio searches for your bolt.

 

[mattmatt86]

Do you have a Fastenal company around there? If so, you should be able to just stand behind the counter in the ac and stare at the book girl's round little bottom while the guy with the funny mustachio searches for your bolt.

That sounds like fun, but I don't think there are any Fastenals near me.