You want to build a singlespeed bike but don't have a special frame for it? Try the Melvin. The Paul Component Melvin chain tensioner is bolted to the frame where the rear derailleur would normally sit and allows the use of a singlespeed rear wheel on bikes with vertical dropouts.
The chain tensioner comes with two guide rollers that run on sealed industrial bearings. The aluminum rollers are 2.25 mm thick and fit 1/8" and 3/32" chains. The chain is always kept taut with the help of a coil spring. The attachment point has spacers that can be used to adjust the chain line, making the chain tensioner compatible with most hubs.
| Product Name: | Paul Component Melvin Chain Tensioner - silver |
| Manufacturer: | Paul Component Engineering |
| Item Code: | PAU319503 |
| activity: | Cycling |
| material: | Aluminium |
| Number of Gears - rear: | 1 |
| Shifting Type: | None |
| rear derailleur mounting: | Chain Tensioner |
| Model year: | 2025 |
| Collection: | Full year |
| Color: | Silver |
| weight: | 108g |
| manufacturer item code: | PC200SILVER |
| Weight Source: | Manufacturer |
| Manufacturer page: | https://paulcomp.com/ |
