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That's a good Q- I didn't think about it during the making of this video I assume it wouldn't be optimal with a full suspension, may not work at all depending on the amount of travel (IMHO a rear der is probably the best solution for a full sus)

I'm doing pretty well (considering the situation in my country) Thank you 🙏

Wow, this looks like a uber nice tensioner, haven't heard of it before, thanks for sharing 🙏

Glad to help out, this is exactly why I made this video 👍

Hi, thanks for the question! I'm actually not sure about that since my riding is mostly off road I don't have much exprience with coaster brakes, if I see something will let you know

@@ssmtb no worries, cheers! I appreciate your response

This was video was shot when I had the stock 25mm rise bars, Since then I have gone up to 50mm rise on Spank Vibrocore bars - It has really helped reduce the load off my lower back

Thanks!

Cheers, thanks for the positive feedback!

Yea, those EBBs never really resonated with me, they seem like a lot of faff while offering fairly limited chain adjustment I know some SS riders really like theirs, so go figure 🤷‍♂

I've had my track ends slip under braking and they require way more clamping force across the axle.

Good point, thanks for sharing!

תודה! בסוף התקנתי את הבקבוק מתחת לדאון טיוב עם רצועות פיקס פלוס (של בייקפאקינג), שימש אותי גם לבייקפאקינג וגם לרכיבות וזה עובד מעולה

@@ssmtb ✅🚵‍♂️

Yea, that's what I ended up doing 👍

I have had good results with KMCs x8/9/11

@@ssmtb sadly KMC has always skipped on me /: . No matter the length or tension, i take a couple of pedals and the chain skips.

Sure, I'm running a 50mm Stem + 800mm Handlebar (With 50mm Rise)

​​@@ssmtb tried a 40mm stem, but went back to the original 50mm stem, just feels right without losing front end grip👌I feel the full 800mm bar is to long for me, im 185cm tall🤔can i ask how tall your are🤔👍

Thanks! I ended up using Volie straps - very easy to use and allow me to attach more water bottles to almost any spot on my frame

Sure! Stem: Ragley Stubbing V2, 50mm Length Handlebar: Ragley Wiser 800mm, 25mm Rise (in this video) *Now running a Spank Spike 800 Vibrocore, 50mm Rise

You sure? Pretty sure I read in several sources that it's not compatible with thru axles (Would be happy to stand corrected if so)

@@ssmtb ok I see where you are coming from.. to clarify, I am not proposing that the STS is compatible with through axles, just that the component of the STS assembly that captures the skewer of the quick release is unnecessary. Of that I am sure. I have never tried fit-up with through-axles.

The Kindernay tensioner also doesn't have any way if adjusting "b-screw" type adjustment. And it no good for rear cogs larger than 18t. Even though kindernay will happily sell you a 22t rear cog...

@@BramBiesiekierski thanks for sharing! I've heard some good things about da bomb, so maybe that kindernay isn't manufactured so great 🤷‍♂️ For me the ISCG has been really bullet proof

@@ssmtb I haven't seen the "Da bomb" in person. But it looks like near identical construction to the kindernay item. I suspect they are manufactured at the same OEM factory. (Probably in Taiwan.) And simply ordered in bulk and resold. As is the way things are done with so much consumer products, not just cycling stuff. There is also another company that also use a near identical looking tensioner. Called "problem solvers". You can look at them yourself and tell me if they look the same??? So no doubt in my mind, they are all sourced from the same component factory. Kindernay use Aligator brand hydraulics which are also a Taiwanese manufacturer. So its no surprise if they outsource the manufacturing of the tensioners. And even on the original shipping/invoicing info on the kindernay delivery box's, they specify some parts as from Taiwan. I think declaring this info must be an EU tax law or something along those lines????

@@ssmtb Right now I am looking at options to replace the worn out tensioner on my bike before it totally self destructs. Which is how I came across your video (thankyou). Full suspension eMTB with IGH and single speed chain, is a slightly different beast than a typical single speed commuter bike. And it does seem to require a very robust design. Also with a strong tension spring (and even damper) to over come the chain slap on off-road / MTB use. I am looking at using either the SB One, or Reverse Components Colab. As they both look very promising. What makes my particular setup interesting and difficult is that I use a comparitively high power mid-drive motor. Which due to the very high torque load, means I need to use a very large rear cog. Currently I run a 44t front, into a 22t rear, Into the 7 speed Kindernay. It's a 2:1 ratio. But I need the large rear cog to get sufficient chain wrap or chain teeth interface, so as to not skip teeth when under full power use. Unfortunately most of the limited number of commercial options available that are tailored to MTB use, tend to be designed for small rear cogs, like 13/14t etc. As they tend to be designed around downhill MTB / bike park / dirt jump MTBs. And not odd ball high power eMTBs like my bike.

Actually. I am mistaken. The Da Bomb RLx is a slightly different design than that of the Problem Solvers and Kindernay. The cage is a slightly different shape. And the upper link is also a slightly different design aswell. So maybe totoally unrelated. Or maybe an "updated" version of the others???

Thanks for the positive feedback and sharing your experience! Much appreciated 🙏

Nice! It's a cheap Ztto chain guide from AliExpress, managed to get it working with 34x20 and 30x20 Check out my channel there's a couple of videos including a conversion guide

@@ssmtb thank you. Did you have any issues with compatibility? The tensioner appears to be ISCG04 and the Big AL takes 05?

@@Azoth5876 glad to help! CG-04 refers to the model name, it's for ISCG05 On Ztto official store: a.aliexpress.com/_Ez5vuQH CG-11 also looks nice, If I'd need one today I'd get it, since the bashguard and upper chain guide aren't useful on CG-04: a.aliexpress.com/_EG9K8Kd Note: the only issue with compatibility is with the gear ratio, you need one that's close as possible to the Big Al's magic gear (otherwise the guide will hit your chain stays before enough tension is created)

Hey just checking back in, built up my Ragley big Al with singlespeed tonight. With a 32/20 ratio, my chain was too slack with the ztto tensioner. I ended up modifying it though- took a saw to the little spacer bar that stopped you from using it to create downwards tension (it still held together fine). Also swapped the metal jockey wheel out for a plastic one from an old derailluer. Its reduced noise somewhat, but im thinking ill file the teeth down to make it quieter

Possibly, my Shimano Deore BB-52 died after one year of SS,but I don't have any objective tests (+ I rode more than I usually do, and in harsher conditions)

I believe the chain guide could fit up to 36/38 (specifically my Big Al won't tale bigger than 36)

Hi, I didn't have any luck with Oval chain rings I suspect that running Oval without a tensioner or sliding dropouts would be more challenging then a regular magic gear You need the low/high tension ranges to be really dialled for it to work (at least from my attempts) Note: that the results may very between chainrings as they usually have different levels of ovality

@@ssmtb Appreciate the reply mate. Yeah I thought as much. The aB has 12% ovality which is one the highest I think. I'll just give it a crack with 32x19 to start. I'm new to SS, is that a tough gear to learn on?

@@TheFatSteez sure, glad to help out 32x19 is wee bit tough for my terrain and fitness But there are so many variables it will highly depend in your own preferences I can only recommend you let your body get conditioned into SS, and don't go too hard too fast (in terms of distances/pace) Kinda like barefoot running you need ramp it up gradually

@@ssmtb Alright awesome appreciate the advice. I'll keep my rides short to start haha. Luckily my local loop doesn't have too much elevation so should be alright if I build into it

Thanks! 🙏 (Yea, the issue is half-links don't play well with NW chainrings which are pretty common)

Thanks for the feedback 🙏 audio wasn't so great on the first videos, trying to improve

Yea, usually goes together with simplicity, but basically I find that a lot of people ditching gears also want to ditch the rear mech for clean looking bike

Simplicity and reliability are the best attributes of singlespeeds. More riding, less wrenching. K. I. S. S. theory........ Function>form. Its the rider, not the freakin bike. The bike is a mere tool, designed for a purpose, to get from point A to point B. Perhaps logic doesn't work on lots of folks these days.

Yea, I know 0.5 doesn't sound like much, but it felt fairly substantial If I wasn't on single speed I'd consider going down to 160mm

Sure, I'm glad you liked it !👍

Thanks, yea I'd love that, hoping to get a custom rear wheel built around a Onyx SS hub one day🤞

The Ragley? Nope 🙂 I ended up selling the Canfield and holding on to the Big Al

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Thanks for the detailed response! I guess SS doesn't suite some kind of terrains, it's definitely going to be a comprise on very steep/hilly terrain I have a lot of trails that are quite perfect for SS, I usually do 20-30km, with 300-500m of total climb, and I really enjoy the simplicity in those conditions

@@ssmtb By coincidence, check what I did today: ua-cam.com/users/shorts6RwGSzeHvQ4

Thanks 🙏 I really appreciate it

Lol, thanks for the feedback! Will work on it 👍

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What do you mean? If it gets loose during rides? I haven't had any issues, as the chain slowly stretches you'll need to adjust it a bit

My Catalyst Pedals are one of my favorite components on the bike, they have a super long platform that provides better arch support and improved power transfer

Check out my review- ua-cam.com/video/8ScjWiEnn9U/v-deo.html

@@ssmtb I watched your review and understand your using flat pedals. The extra length makes good sense. I’ve run clipless for 30 years and after many tries with flat’s just couldn’t make the switch without coming off on steep and rocky terrain. Excellent review of those pedals.

@@jamessher6956 thanks! I'm glad you found it interesting

Спасибо! 👍

Thanks 🤙

Thanks 👍

I'm dealing with knee issue with both knees right now so I appreciate your situation. I take Glucosamine pills twice per day and that helps. My new ss is being built right now, 32 x 20 so I'll see how it goes. I also use ice on both knees after each ride.

@@ssmtb BTW, where are you?

@@millerman692 I'm from Israel (Originally from Kibbutz Dalia, now living in Afula)

@@ssmtb ok. I’ve never made it to Israel and want to visit.

I haven't succeeded yet in replacing it, I got a plastic pulley wheel that is the right diameter, but the inner bearing is too small, and the width is about 1mm too narrow 🤦‍♂️

Pretty sure that wouldn't workout, maybe if the chain was pre stretched, but I'm not sure to what amount