Shimano Alfine / Nexus Chain Tensioner CT-S500 - black/universal

Shimano Alfine / Nexus Chain Tensioner CT-S500

Item number: 16562
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The Shimano Alfine Chain Tensioner CT-S500 for vertical dropouts


The Shimano Alfine chain tensioner CT-S500 (in contrast to CT-S510) has 2 rollers and is intended for mounting the Alfine and Nexus gear hubs in frames with vertical dropouts in combination with the CS-S500 sprocket. It can be used for sprockets from 18 to 20 teeth; the difference between the chainrings must not exceed 16 teeth. There is no compatibility with 1/8" chains.

Guidelines for Replacing E-bike Components:

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Technical Information:

Material:
aluminium
Gearing:
1x
Chainring Difference (max.):
16 t
Largest Sprocket:
20 t
Smallest Sprocket:
18 t
Dropout Width:
5 - 9 mm

Compatibility:

Gear Hubs:
Alfine 11-speed, Alfine 8-speed, Nexus 8-speed, Nexus 7-speed
Dropouts:
vertical, with derailleur hanger
Brake Type:
Disc brake, V-brake, roller brake
Chain:
CN-HG53, CN-HG71, CN-HG93 (9-speed super narrow)
Sprocket:
CS-S500
Crank:
FC-S501 with double chain guard
E-Bike:
STEPS E6100, E6180, E6000, E5000, E5080

Features:

  • for vertical dropouts
  • double roller design
  • painted

Manufacturer Numbers:

silver:
I-CTS500
black:
I-CTS500L

Contents:

  • 1 x Shimano Alfine CT-S500 chain tensioner


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Models:

  • silver/universal, out of stock – back in stock soon
    17.30€

Customer Reviews (7)

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Customer Reviews (7)

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by Terry M. on 15.07.2016
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

One important thing to note – from Shimano Alfine 501 hub installation manual – is : "If using a chain tensioner, use the special CS-S500 18T
or 20T sprocket with chain guard. Do not use any other
types of sprockets, otherwise the chain may come off the
sprockets."

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by Miroslav T. on 23.07.2014
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item: silver/universal
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Very good.

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