Description
Heavy-Duty Single Speed Chain Tensioning for Freeride & Downhill
The Colab Expert Chain Tensioner is designed for riders who demand maximum reliability from their single-speed setup. Built for freeride and downhill-level abuse, it provides a secure, adjustable, and robust chain tensioning system that keeps your drivetrain running smoothly even through the biggest hits and hardest landings.
Featuring 15 mm of chainline adjustment, increased spring tension, and a reinforced locking bracket, the Expert Chain Tensioner keeps your chain tight while reducing chain slap and preventing unwanted movement. The adjustable limit stopper and placement screw allow precise positioning, making setup easy and repeatable.
Combined with Colab Expert Singlespeed kits and Sprocket Guides, this system locks the chain and rear sprocket firmly in place, creating a quiet and dependable drivetrain built for aggressive riding.
Specifications
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Intended Use | Freeride & Downhill |
| Drivetrain Type | Single Speed |
| Manufacturing | CNC Machined in Germany |
| Material | Aluminum with Plastic Pulleys |
| Weight | 162 g (+/- 5% tolerance) |
| Chainline Adjustment | 15 mm |
Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Anti-Slip Washer | Creates additional traction between the bolt and tensioner interface, preventing movement caused by vibration. |
| Adjustable Limit Stopper | Oversized stopper keeps the tensioner positioned correctly even during hard compressions and bottom-outs. |
| Placement Screw | Allows easy setup and removal while maintaining the correct tensioner position. |
| Locking Bracket | Provides increased durability while allowing chainline and position adjustments. |
| Increased Spring Tension | Keeps the chain tighter, reduces chain slap, and lowers the chance of chain drops. |
| Chainline Adjustment | Single-bolt adjustment provides 15 mm of lateral movement for precise drivetrain alignment. |
Key Features
- Designed for freeride and downhill single-speed setups
- Extremely secure chain tensioning system
- Built to withstand aggressive riding and heavy impacts
- 15 mm adjustable chainline range
- Increased spring tension for improved chain retention
- Reduces chain slap on rough landings
- Adjustable stopper prevents unwanted movement
- CNC machined aluminum construction
- Lightweight design at only 162 g
- Compatible with Colab Expert Singlespeed kits and Sprocket Guides
- Provides a quiet, reliable, and low-maintenance drivetrain setup







