Chain Management & Idlers

The Volae Front Idler Conversion kit converts your old Volae idler hardware kit to accommodate the new Volae Front Idler made by T-Cycle. Click here for the new Volae Front Idler.

Prevents "dang my chain came off" when down shifting to the Granny ring. Install the Granny Guard and loosen the front derailleur inner stop screw until it permits shifting under pressure. Now, go ahead --- shift right in the middle of that climb. You won't over shift. Gone are the days of struggling up a hill in the middle ring because you underestimated how steep it was and are afraid to downshift in the middle of the climb. View our video on YouTube for more info.

• Works on most recumbents.
• Works with 24t to 32t 74mm Bolt Circle Diameter (BCD) chainrings with a 5 bolt pattern.
• Center to center measurement of adjacent holes on a 74mm chainring is 43.5mm
• Includes 16mm chainring bolts and 3.5mm chainring spacers, which work with many stock granny chainrings.
• Vuelta and Salsa brand 74mm BCD chainrings require the 2.2mm Volae Chainring Spacers to properly attach.
• Will not work on most upright bikes due to contact of the Granny Guard with right chainstay.

Volae 17t rear idler with sealed 8mm bearing.

Volae Front idler hardware assembly includes the chain keeper, nut, bolt and washers. Also works on Vision recumbents. Only works with the original Volae Front Idler.

If you are buying a new Volae Front Idler made by T-Cycle, then you will also require the Volae Front Idler Conversion Kit.

Volae Rear Idler Hardware

Optional chainring spacer kit works in conjunction with the Volae Granny Guard for Vuelta and Salsa small 74mm BCD chainrings. Set of five spacers.

• Use one spacer kit for Vuelta 74mm BCD chainrings.
• Use two spacer kits for Salsa 74mm BCD chainrings.