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Your cart is empty.Paul Components Melvin Chain Tensioner. Converts frames for single speed use. Long enough for a Dingle-setup, (2 rings, one cog) 20T max
- Do not use with a coaster brake or fixed gear
- Includes Paul's own Sealed Bearing Pulleys
kraig hennessey
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2022
Works awesome and so far as geld up through a good beating.
nagerjaeger
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2021
What a positive change for my single speed conversion. I had purchased an entry level single speed conversion kit, so I could decide if I like single speed. I do like single speed, but the entry level tensioner would let the chain "slip" when I had to put a lot of pressure on the pedals. This Paul Melvin wraps more of the chain around the cog and I immediately noticed a significant improvement in the drive train of my bike. It was easy to install. I did have to add two links to my chain.
Ricardo Valdez
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2021
The spring is to soft that makes the chain hit the chainstay. If they put a stronger spring it will solve the issue i am having with it.
Lenny
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2021
Wheels are pretty sloppy.. but it works
Kinh Williams
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2018
Quality product and performs well. Paul Melvin is known in the cycling community for making quality, specialty items... so they can be a bit pricey. I purchased this tensioner for ease of tinkering with my "urban street bicycle" with a 3 speed hub. Mainly so I don't have to deal with setting the chain to the exact length via frame rear-hub bolts when changing out of the front sprocket, which can be a PITA at times. I should note that I purchased this back in October 5, 2011 for $57.37. Looks like the price has gone up since which is a bit of a shame.
Chris
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2018
Did the job perfectly...I have a 650c Trek Single Track with spacers on the back and 3 up front. This lets me rock a 3-ring up front with no fuss, no noise, and low maintenance. Build quality is second to none.
Forest King
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2016
I used this component to build a two speed mountain bike with two chainrings in the front, and a single ring in the back.So far it has functioned flawlessly in this application and in general is an excellent chain tensioner in general. When I bought it I was concerned that it would not be worth the money, but after seeing it in person, and having put moderate wear on it, I definitely thing the price point is inline with the items value.
aephemera
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2012
Prior to buying the Melvin, single speed conversion chain tension duties were handled by a fifteen year old Alivio derailleur on my Ibis cross bike. Did it get me there? Yes. Did it do so in style? Not by a longshot. Now I can consider setting up my bike as a dinglespeed, which I just might. Thanks, Paul.
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