I didn't know they still were made, I haven't seen those in year. Thanks

Nice! I think one factor in choices also comes down to “the look” you are trying to achieve... aesthetics. I am assuming Craig also chose the TNTs because he’s wanting to match/create a color scheme on the Dogtown. SE only makes 4 colors. Furthermore some might not want a SE logo on their non-SE bike. Thanks.

Diggin the video as always guys! Keep em coming!!!

I love these chain tensioner! JW is the best, I also have their stem 🖤🖤🖤. Best thing about these chain tensioner is the marking for measurements and how it hides the adjustment screw. Oh one more thing, it’s made in USA 😬🇺🇸

The JW tensions thinner wedge in the back is better for cromo frames that are thinner than aluminum frames drop outs. I tried the SE ones on my Skyway TA 24” but they were too wide so I guess I need the JW ones. Thanks for the video

Thanks guys. Helpful info for sure!

The JW tensioners. are hands down the nicest I’ve used. Way better than the cheap ones and even the Bullseye Cigar cutter tensioners.

Those markings definitely look like they make the install easier. The SE’s weren’t hard but these look way easier. I love chain tensioners but as to which is better? Personal preference for sure. Use what works for you and what makes you happy! Thanks for showing what these do!

Hey Craig, I’m assuming it says Drive side on the one just so their logo isn’t upside down. Lol I hate when I see SE ones upside down because it’s in the wrong side 🤷🏼‍♂️

Hey Craig, I recently changed my freewheel to a 20T white ind, before that i was running a 19T with maxxis hookworms in the back with barely any clearance but it still rode. Now that i switched the freewheel i get no more clearance for it to run, will increasing a chain link help with the clearance? Thanks.

Never knew they were practical “on the go”. I just thought they were an easier way to adjust as you go. I set mine manually, and it came in at about one inch of movement on the top side of the chain. This was the same as when I got it from the store. I had to fuss with it because the tire came uncentered (or was never entered). I notice you got your chain much tighter. If that is the way to go for wheelies, I may have to invest in a pair. Unfortunately the only ones I can source locally are SE branded, and I have an intense dislike for other brands logo’s on my bike if they don’t match.

Hi Isaac,,,I love the show! Great work brother!

MKS “chain adjusters” MKS is a quote renown pedal manufacturer and they’ve experimented with other accessories as well, like chain tensioners. They call them chain adjusters though.

0:00 Intro 2:47 Chain tension 101 5:41 What's best? 14:06 Installing them 23:52 Final thoughts

Hi there, just watched your video because I'm looking to replace a chain tensioner... yep... nice video by the way. About the "drive side", Isn't just to differentiate the 2 sides if you'd take them off the bike and the adjustment was not the same on each side? That's my 2 cents... Cheers!

Those expensive ones are nice - imma have a hard time with ‘em since chain tensioners are considered lame in fixed gear world tho

While riding my SE SoCal Flyer I hear a clicking noise on every pedal stroke could that be a stiff link or is it due to a problem with the cassette?

Where did you get the T-shirt your wearing at the end of the video?

it's a clever design and a nice piece of machining. the se is a cheap casting but that goes well with the rest of the chinese se bike

You have any recommendations for a 14mm axel? I'm having a hard time finding one.

I'm sure it's labeled drive side to orient their logo on top when installed.

3/8 is the thickness of the dropout

I think the only reason they mark the drive side is because of the JW logo

I just got my big ripper and I bought the SE chain tensioners I don’t know I’m not too happy with the alignment of the rear triangle to the middle seat post something seems to be off and knowing these bikes are made in China I spent 3040 minutes trying to align this back wheel and it still off plus the back wheel came bent amazing folks these bikes from China and I don’t know I’ve been riding BMX bikes all my life and really never had a problem with aligning my rear wheel and tightening up my chain and I never use chain tensioners so I don’t know fkChina

Are you guys in California?

If anyone knows who has a set of Gold Profile Racing tensioners let me know please 🤙🏽 and another great video BTW

What's the weight difference on the 3? @$50. they should be Ti imo... also, they seem to stick out the same as the others. They just look more clean. I run Box tensioners, very similar to the SE but I ride a Redline so SE logos on mine would look odd to me.

Stunt double Craig!!!

JW have a "drive" side because the logo would be upside down if they were reversed. The JW are also made in the U.S.A. which is why they are the most expensive. I don't know where the TNTs are made but they are in the middle because they come with an adaptor for Juniors or minis. They also have more detail than the SE. The SE tensioners are cheap aluminum from Southeast Asia with no adaptor, hence why they are the worst. Long story short, SE DEAD!

Bullseye

They look week