Subject: Re: Singlespeed Posted by: Al on August 10, 2006 at 04:46:14: In Reply to: Singlespeed posted by Drew on August 09, 2006 at 08:49:30:

Message: >I currently have a singlespeed San Jose by Bianchi, after I tightent the chain, it immediately loses tension and loosens too much, it's ridable but not as efficient. >Any ideas?? There is a GIZMO (sorry, I don't recall the name ... your bike shop should be able to figure it out) which is designed for TRACK bikes which can keep the rear wheel from slipping in the dropout ... probably not cheap. The "cheap" (as in, "inexpensive") solution: * Go to your local hardware store and get some STAR washers for the rear wheel ... I am presuming it has a solid axle.