Th0R

currently shopping for a TCT. Which one is the best?

- Billman
- TODA
- Ballade

What is the difference between the 3 brands?

nomadicS2k

I believe they are all up to the job - I have a Ballade IIRC, Toda I can imagine is more expensive - I have only read the recommendations on Billmans one. I don't think you can go wrong with either!

eSeM

When I get some time I should be able to sort out TCTs that are the equivalent to those mentioned above .... :-)

frenchy

I sanded down my own 4 years ago, no issue since.

MattyH

If you can find it there is a guide for how to fix it, I believe that it is simply a case of drilling out the oil feed hole to be slightly bigger to allow more oil to flow through to keep the piston pushed out and the chain in tension. Along with sand blasting the worm gear.

​​​​​​​https://www.s2ki.com/forums/uk-irela...t-mod-1092540/
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Alistair

Thumbs up for Ballade from me - lasted a long time and still going in my (now departed) S2k

eSeM

I have fixed a *lot* of TCTs in this way but have found that it is usually only good for 6-18 months before the sand blasting needs to be re-done.

The TCTs from Ballade, Toda, Inline Pro etc have different internals, stronger springs and a heavier piston.

:-)

champion_hero

Another thumbs up for Billman's.
I sanded mine a couple of times before I got bored of them going wrong! Billman's has, thus far, been solid. I can't recall the mileage it had on, but it's easily done 10k - 15k+