Stopping tensioner from hitting spokes?

Have to agree going without a tensioner is ideal. I also stand (or ride) behind the 41 chain, easy to find at the Tractor Supply store, and very durable. If you must use a tensioner the spring ones are best. I was in a pinch and scrapped an old rear derailer from a junk bike, rigged it to act as a spring tensioner (some bending required). Ive had zero problems with the chain since.
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*edit* the sprocket wear is from my first build, I used the old one as it was missing from the new kit. She has about 4k miles on her.
 
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Daement said:
Have to agree going without a tensioner is ideal. I also stand (or ride) behind the 41 chain, easy to find at the Tractor Supply store, and very durable. If you must use a tensioner the spring ones are best. I was in a pinch and scrapped an old rear derailer from a junk bike, rigged it to act as a spring tensioner (some bending required). Ive had zero problems with the chain since.
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Wow, that's a nice setup. Since the chain pitch is 1/2", did you just keep the existing derailleur idler sprocket?
 
The derailleur and sprocket I left alone. Removed the piece that wraps around the chain. I installed a long screw to hold it open and bent the sprocket arm into place/alignment. I'll put another pic or two from dif angles. I'll have to wait for daylight, the lighting is too dim now.
 
Sry for the delay. Had some rainy days then some work days, but here are a few more pics. Hope it gives some ideas.
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