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SurlyTuggnut Tensioner
5.0
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Ever stomp on the pedals just to have your rear wheel slide forward in the dropouts and throw your chain? We have....using all kinds of hubs in all kinds of frames. There are lots of BMX-style tensioners out there, but few of them fit in Surly's dropouts without some serious grinding. So, they decided to design a chain tensioner that will keep that rear wheel static in their dropouts...and most other kinds of rear-facing horizontal dropouts. Plus, like all things Surly, it will open up a bottle o'' brew.
The body of the Tuggnut is investment cast in stainless steel for durability. It features a thumbscrew, for tool-free adjustments, and 2 axle holes for a wide range of fore/aft wheel positions. The Tuggnut comes with an aluminum adapter that reduces the axle hole from 10mm to 6mm, so you can use it with quick-release axles, in addition to nutted axles. Sold as a single, because you really only need one...on the drive side. But, if you absolutely need one on the non-drive side of your rig, to achieve balance in your life, you are in luck...the bottle opener works either way.
The body of the Tuggnut is investment cast in stainless steel for durability. It features a thumbscrew, for tool-free adjustments, and 2 axle holes for a wide range of fore/aft wheel positions. The Tuggnut comes with an aluminum adapter that reduces the axle hole from 10mm to 6mm, so you can use it with quick-release axles, in addition to nutted axles. Sold as a single, because you really only need one...on the drive side. But, if you absolutely need one on the non-drive side of your rig, to achieve balance in your life, you are in luck...the bottle opener works either way.
- Works with 10mm bolt-on or 6mm quick release axles
- Can be used on drive or non-drive side
- Opens beers with ease so that you and your bike can be the life of the party
Review Summary
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5.0 GEARS
2 reviews
2 reviews
Customer Questions
Q.
asked by: Sbriggs73
If you are using this in a bike with rear facing horizontal drop outs with a Gates Carbon Drive System, is it okay to only use the Tuggnut only on the drive side or if some needed for each side? Or it is one side or the other period? Thanks!
If you are using this in a bike with rear facing horizontal drop outs with a Gates Carbon Drive System, is it okay to only use the Tuggnut only on the drive side or if some needed for each side? Or it is one side or the other period? Thanks!
A.
anwered by: jackivey
"It is compatible with 9.5mm and 10mm solid and quick-release axles (using the included adapter washer). You can use it on both sides of your bike if you want that perfect balance, but you really only need one Tuggnut for the drive side of your bike". Straight out of Surly's mouth Thanks!
"It is compatible with 9.5mm and 10mm solid and quick-release axles (using the included adapter washer). You can use it on both sides of your bike if you want that perfect balance, but you really only need one Tuggnut for the drive side of your bike". Straight out of Surly's mouth Thanks!
Q.
asked by: a guest
Will this fit a Specialized Langster?
Will this fit a Specialized Langster?
A.
anwered by: canteau
The Surly Tuggnut will work on all frames that use a track style dropout which is what the Lagster most likely uses
The Surly Tuggnut will work on all frames that use a track style dropout which is what the Lagster most likely uses
Q.
asked by: a guest
Will this work with an All-City Nature Boy?
Will this work with an All-City Nature Boy?
A.
anwered by: t.young
Possibly, but I'm not sure why you'd need it if the screws in the dropouts are properly adjusted.
Possibly, but I'm not sure why you'd need it if the screws in the dropouts are properly adjusted.
Q.
asked by: a guest
Will this work on the Surly Pugsley 9 speed?
Will this work on the Surly Pugsley 9 speed?
A.
anwered by: canteau
If you are going to run it single speed, yes.
The Pugsley is designed for the axle to all the way forward when using gears for proper derailleur alignment and the chain tension naturally pulls the hub forward to achieve that position so the Tuggnut isn't needed on a geared setup
If you are going to run it single speed, yes.
The Pugsley is designed for the axle to all the way forward when using gears for proper derailleur alignment and the chain tension naturally pulls the hub forward to achieve that position so the Tuggnut isn't needed on a geared setup
Q.
asked by: a guest
Does this come with the QR adapter washer?
Does this come with the QR adapter washer?
A.
anwered by: t.young
Yes, it does.
Yes, it does.
Q.
asked by: a guest
Building SS from ground up. Do you recommend getting two tuggnuts or will one do the job?
Building SS from ground up. Do you recommend getting two tuggnuts or will one do the job?
A.
anwered by: mwirth
According to Surly only one is necessary. Thanks!
According to Surly only one is necessary. Thanks!
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Customer Reviews
5
May 26, 2012
reviewed by: A Guest
Surly Tugnut... BRILLIANT!!!
NO regrets... NO worries... NO going back...
JUST DO IT !!!
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September 06, 2011
reviewed by: classrc
The Tuggnut from Surly works great and looks cool doing it. Plus it helps with post ride beverages, by haveing a functional bottle opener built into it. I don't know what the two questions above are about, mine came with the slider and the Q/R adapter. Allows a lot of fore/aft ajdustment.
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