chain size question

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chain size question

Postby pembo6 » Sun Dec 09, 2012 10:09 pm

Hi all.
I. Am currently using a road double chainring at front and a 3/32" width fixed cog at the rear.

I am waiting for a 1/8" chain in the mail.
Will this thicker chain work ok on the 3/32" teeth?
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Re: chain size question

Postby PANZR » Mon Dec 10, 2012 4:00 am

I've never had any problems running a 1/8" chain on 3/32" rings/cogs on one of my bikes
Not even any noticable difference in noise...may see some extra wear on the components down the line however
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Re: chain size question

Postby HLC » Mon Dec 10, 2012 11:26 pm

Yes.

1/8th chains will work with 3/32 chain rings/sprockets. 3/32 chains will NOT work with 1/8th chain rings/sprockets.
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Re: chain size question

Postby slidetaker » Tue Dec 11, 2012 12:25 pm

For the same number of links and same material, is 3/32 lighter than 1/8?
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