• The drive train is what is gonna put a hefty chunk on the scale until I decide on how to proceed. I am gonna use these nice but heavy WI / Sugino crank arms with 1x chainring, a reverse ss kit, XLC/Gusset chain tensioner and a generic 9-speed chain.

  • Awesome! And indeed those Roox seatposts are very nice, light, and quite sought after.

    How's that chain tensioner? I've been meaning to try one of this design, are they any better than the ones that have a single jockey wheel?

  • I've used one like it for ages already on this old MTB (depending on gear ratio) at my parents and from the ones I tried it's the best. It's very sturdy and simple so there isn't much that can break. Since there is no spring you can use it either way (push up or down). The wheel instead of a cog is a bit more forgiving on chain lines that are slightly off or bend hangers. I think you can get it branded as Gusset, more expensive but all black, or this XLC version which is cheap as chips.
    Bottom line I am a fan. Good price-value ratio.

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