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Sometimes you just can't get enough bite on your axle nuts to stop the wheel from slipping. We designed our Chain Tensioners for best performance without compromising aerodynamics and performance.

Thinner than many other chain tensioners on the market, we developed these so that the axle nut maintains maximum thread engagement to limit axle thread damage. The low profile design minimises aerodynamic losses around the nut and dropout area.

Two screws on the rear of the dropout can be tightened by hand or tightened with an Allen key. The multi screw design allows for even loading and greater distribution of contact surface area on asymmetric or rounded dropouts.

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Technical Specifications
  • Ultra thin profile for maximum axle nut thread engagement and minimal aero losses
  • Current 2nd-Generation design with improved stiffness and geometry for longer dropouts
  • 7075-T6 aluminium
  • Hard anodized finish
  • Suits 10mm axles
  • Duel axle holes for greatest adjustability
  • Surface grooves for axle nut bite
  • Designed to work well with Runwell Elite Hub Nuts
Velobike track chain tensioner shown from the branded outer side

Customers praised this chain tensioner as a 'game changer' for track and fixed-gear bikes. Reviews highlight its solid construction, slim design, easy installation, and dual-hole adjustability for various gear ratios. Shoppers say it prevents wheel slipping during hard efforts and sprints, with 'perfect tension every time.' One concern: it may protrude slightly, affecting aesthetics.

  • 5 stars: 35 (97%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Felice
Great chain tensioner

Great product. Super easy to install and adjust to different chain rings / chain lengths. My Argon bike doesn’t have built in tensioners, and I was having very annoying issues with my wheels slipping with the Argon drop outs and washers. No issues now with my new Velobike drop outs and the Velobike chain tensioner!

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Alexandre P.
Efficace

Le seul tendeur de chaîne qui reste en place quand on chance de braquet ! C’est parfait !

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Paul S.
Great chain tensioner I cannot do without

Solid construction and easy to adjust tension. They're on all my rear wheels to ensure safety and keep the watts flowing hard and efficiently.

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Jason A.
Tandem tensioner

Held for starts and really heavy efforts on a tandem! I like that it has the top and bottom bolts for tensioning. Good on out of shape drop outs.

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Alex F.
Perfect problem solver!

Beautiful machinery. Slim and functional! Great service from Velobike. A+.

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Patrick W.
The quality looks great

The quality looks great, fits my old track bike rear drop outs just right, yet to test but should be perfect

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Bryan
Best chain tug I've used

Works well, replaced the one for my Lemond trainer.

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Ben F.
Quality product & service

This is a great company. They make the top quality parts for your track racing bike. Helped me with setup questions over customer service support.

Will absolutely buy from them again.

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Nicholas S.
Kinda perfect.

Almost perfect. I mean, it's doing its job absolutely perfectly, however it sticks a bit too far out, which is not perfect for the look of the bike, but well, it's doint its job so perfectly I can't complain to much for the aesthetic !!
Thank you !

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Ben K.
Slick

Really nice bit of kit, super sleek, and really thought out, lot of praise for a tiny thing. But having chewed through a bunch of cheaper products this is definitely worth the money.

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David M.
A well-designed must have for racing

The slim design works with the different frames I have and I've also used on the trainer when sometimes maintaining tension is difficult. It has a clean design that allows for a wide range of chain lengths and dropouts. Works and looks even better with Velobike nuts.

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Daniel. S.
Innovation = Quality.

Great job designing this!. Works perfectly with what i needed, the market is saturated with chain tensioners. Very little of them are thin like this so they don't fit my axle and are more expensive. Top notch quality. Worth the shopping cost to the US. Will be buying more velobike products in the future very satisfied with my purchase.

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Charlie
Super sturdy and easy to use

I've been using the Velobike chain tensioner on my adapted Lemond trainer for a while now and it makes tensioning and aligning the chain a super simple process. Love the ease of use and the two holes for maximum adjustability.

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Terry

Fit nicely to my fixed gear bike. Design is great!

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Jakub S.
Chain Tensioner

The chain tensioner is honestly a game changer, high quality, nice design and most important very durable. If you are riding a fixed gear bike its best thing you can buy. Totally worth it,.

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Giovanni m.
Perfect tension

I got the Velobike Chain Tensioner and it’s been a game changer. My setup was always a little off and now the tension is perfect every time. Easy to adjust and holds the tension well even when I’m pushing hard. I don’t even think about my chain anymore which is exactly what I wanted.

It’s solidly built too no flimsy parts just quality that feels like it’ll last. If you’re tired of messing with chain tension this is it total peace of mind no more second-guessing mid-ride.

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Rene V.d.L.
Chain Tensioners

These chain tensioners are so slick in design, really beautiful , and works like a charm, i have been riding single speeds all my life and had loads of different kinds. I can really recommend this product, you will not be dissapointed, not to mention the professionalism of Velobike.

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Filip Š.
Awesome product

Very nice design and finish. Looks really durable, so I hope it will last me years. Very easy to use. I couldn't recommend it more.

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Christopher M.
Very good

High quality and looking very nice

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Paul S.
Made with care

A true attention to detail in this product. Excellent fit and finish. You can truly dial in the wheel alignment and chain tension and no more worrying about the wheel moving under load. Highly recommend as must get for any track bike user.

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Juan M.O.d.R.
Great design and durable

I’ve been using the short version of this tensioner on my Koga Kimera for 2 years now and I’m super happy about it’s durability and design, it’s 2 holes allow optimal axle positions according to the gear ratio.

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Jack
peace of mind

Excellent finish and low profile make this a must-have for intense efforts while giving you peace of mind!

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Leewelchan
You need to

The perfect combination of this product with the Tacx Neo 2T Fixed-Gear Adapter saves me a lot of effort before training

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Dong H.K.
Amazing product

Great finish and fits seamlessly onto my bike.
Anodized surface doesn't scratch easily and stiff tension makes wheel immune from shifting while sprinting.
May get another one soon

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Alex
Mandatory and Great

Wouldn’t be able to use the bike without these! They are significantly thinner than other options out there, which allows the axle to catch onto all the threads in the wheel bolts. Great build and design!

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Conrad C.
No more pulled wheels

Before I got these I was that one irritating ride that constantly pulled wheels leaving the gates. These make sure that even if the splines on your wheel nuts are worn, you'll never pull a wheel again

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Alan S.
chain tensioner

Well-made chain tensioner that is easier to install than others I’ve seen. I feel confident knowing that my wheel will stay in place during hard sprint efforts on the track - thank you Velobike!

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FS
Chain Tensioner

I've been looking for the most optimum way to keep the rear wheel from shifting durning standing starts. I went through quite a few adjustment screws as they kept getting damaged and or bent. Tried other chain tensioner designs and just wasn't happy. Friend suggested I try the Velobike tensioner and man.......this thing works great and have had zero issues!!! Will definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a solid device that does the job right!

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T.R.
Must Have on my Argon18

I was completely beside myself when I pulled my wheel on a gate start and it made a little groove on the non-drive side chain stay. After practice I walked around the infield looking at the national team bikes and saw a Velobike tensioner on one of the sprinters bike. The Olympic hopeful told me that it was worth the investment. I will never ride my bike with out it.

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Dean W.
Beauties

Bought a pair of these for my Cinelli Vigorelli Shark. They are so well made and for perfectly. I trimmed the bolts, they now look amazing.

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Victor
Great product and great service

Long story short: great quality, perfect fitting, amazing service!
I am always on the hunt for unique parts for my ride, and this one is really unique.

Cheers from France 👌

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Shayne L.
Great bit of kit

Well made and well priced, makes wheel alignment / chain tension simple and no more having to over tighten the wheel nuts.

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