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Blackspire Stinger Chain Tensioner

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A less costly and less complicated chain tensioner compared to other brands. These are machined from aluminum and the roller uses a smooth, durable cartridge bearing.

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Blackspire Stinger Chain Tensioner
 
4.6

(based on 25 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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    (16)

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    (9)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to install (5)
  • Lightweight (5)
  • Durable (4)
  • Simple (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Mountain biking (4)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (3)

    Reviewed by 25 customers

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    5.0

    Simple works

    By tyrebyter

    from new mexico

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Install
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Mountain Biking

      Comments about Blackspire Stinger Chain Tensioner:

      Have this mounted on a Rocky Mountain Altitude 50 RSL with a Race Face bash guard. There was not room for the inner chain ring unless the BB spacer was positioned between the Stinger and the bearing cup. I suppose that's OK, but it makes the BB spacing 75.5mm and requires adjusting the Front Derailleur. But for that little oddity, the thing went on without a hitch. It is clever in its simplicity of operation; the chain simply climbs to the larger roller shoulder when you shift to the small ring and drops to the smaller one when you up-shift. It's not a case of never dropping a chain, but it happens a lot less often. Probably worth the weight increase if your trails deliver a beating like mine do.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No
       
      4.0

      It just works...most of the time.

      By none

      from Bakersfield, CA

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Attractive Design
      • Durable
      • Easy To Install
      • Lightweight
      • Priced Right

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Mountain Biking

        Comments about Blackspire Stinger Chain Tensioner:

        One of those items that you'll know if you don't have it, but most times it's just there and works.
        I've bought several of these for my 2x setups.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        A very effective chain retention device

        By DH Moto

        from So Cal

        About Me Avid Cyclist

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Attractive Design
        • Cheap Works Very Well
        • Durable
        • Easy To Install
        • Lightweight
        • Looks Cool

        Cons

        • Limited Compatibility

        Best Uses

        • Mountain Biking
        • Racing
        • Upgrade

        Comments about Blackspire Stinger Chain Tensioner:

        I was getting tired of my chain derailing in the same rock garden. I run two front chainrings and did not want to spend a lot of money on a chain guide. I thought I would give this a try. Wow it really worked well and was very afordable. The Black Spire tensioner was very easy to install as well. It also made the shifting a lot faster front and rear. I am very happy with the product.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No
         
        5.0

        Works well at a price you can't beat

        By Rim rock dropper

        from Rifle, CO

        Verified Reviewer

        Comments about Blackspire Stinger Chain Tensioner:

        The stinger just flat out works. I only lost my chain once in one year of thrashing the bike over local trails and bike parks alike. Simple, easy to install and the best part is the price! Perfect for any two ring set-up out there.

         
        5.0

        works!

        By westy

        from Phoenix, AZ

        Comments about Blackspire Stinger Chain Tensioner:

        After trying another multi ring guide and still having many issues with dropped chains I tried the balckspire stinger and it's working great. I also like that I get to use the bash ring vs. the taco style bash used with other setups. No more dropped chains!

        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Did exactly what I expected it to do!

        By llihpUDownhill

        from Boone, NC

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Simple
        • Small
        • Strong

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Blackspire Stinger Chain Tensioner:

            Was a pain to install, but that was only because I've never removed my bottom bracket before. Simple once I figured it all out though. It felt strongly held, however I had a stroke of bad luck and took a 5 inch rock straight to the bracket which knocked the Stinger out of place and the roller broke off when it impacted the chainstay.
            I will definitely be getting a new roller though, it did exactly what I wanted it to. No more dropped chains for me and it eliminated quite a bit of chain slap. Cant wait to get the new roller in the mail.

             
            5.0

            simply works...

            By Karl Raffy

            from Manila, Philippines

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Ease of Set Up
            • price
            • Simple

            Cons

            • none

            Best Uses

            • Am Dual Ring Set Up

            Comments about Blackspire Stinger Chain Tensioner:

            yes you can have lots of more sophisticated chain guides out there but this simply is one of the best. It eliminated chain slap in my Nomad, it was so easy to set up and install... IT PLAINLY WORKS!!!

             
            4.0

            good

            By y

            from tx

            Verified Buyer

            Comments about Blackspire Stinger Chain Tensioner:

            holds the chain,,, just put 1 extra washer between the rubber thing and the handle steel(alloy)to work good...

             
            5.0

            Works Great

            By Pulley

            from Tempe, AZ

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Looks great

            Cons

            • none

            Best Uses

            • all mountain

            Comments about Blackspire Stinger Chain Tensioner:

            I ran this on my AM bike before i switched to a 1x9 with full chain guide. If you are running a 2x9 this is fantastic! i never had one problem, plus it can take a beating!

             
            5.0

            Simple but effective.

            By Nate

            from Winston Salem, NC

            Pros

            • Design
            • Looks
            • price

            Cons

            • none

            Best Uses

              Comments about Blackspire Stinger Chain Tensioner:

              Great price, good look, great function.

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