Hello! I need to know how this thing that kinda maintain the wheel in place is called. I couldn't find it on google. Mine is all bent and need replacement (2dn pic). Thanks!
It is a chain tensioner. You don’t need it, the nuts that hold the wheels on will prevent it from moving around.
califlow714 on
Chain tensioner
Hussein_Jane on
Tug nut
MjDenni86 on
Chain tensioner, most dont need it but if you race or just have incredibly strong legs, you could pull your wheel out of alignment if you dont have it. But thats rare in terms of leisure riding.
brakebreaker101 on
Most people have let you know that you don’t need it. If you choose to use one, make sure you install it on the other side of the frame from what is shown in your picture. It’s designed to work better that way.
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Chain tug
It is a chain tensioner. You don’t need it, the nuts that hold the wheels on will prevent it from moving around.
Chain tensioner
Tug nut
Chain tensioner, most dont need it but if you race or just have incredibly strong legs, you could pull your wheel out of alignment if you dont have it. But thats rare in terms of leisure riding.
Most people have let you know that you don’t need it. If you choose to use one, make sure you install it on the other side of the frame from what is shown in your picture. It’s designed to work better that way.
Wow haven’t seen them for like 20years 😂