Chain Tensioner how this chain tensioner work?

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nachosavage

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hi, I have i couple of this, but I havent figured out how they work.

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can some one help me out hre?

thx
 
best i could come up with...the tensioners are used to "pull back" on the axle. it's for BMX style dropouts, maybe new downhillers too? very similar to motorcyles.
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oh.

thx a lot.

i think I see it now.

so it could be also use to center the wheel?

greetings
 
yes, it would very helpful for that, especially with two chains...if the pedal side is multi-speed cassette, you can eliminate the idler on the engine chain.
 
I use similar chain tensioners on my StingrayXL. they'll only work with straight back dropouts of course but they keep the chains from changing around really well. I found them in a site for those stand up powerboard scooters because I saw the same thing on mine but didnt want to immobilize the scooter for the chopper.
 
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