3/32 or 1/18

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3/32 or 1/18
john905
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hi all…..can someone please define the difference of these sizes when deciding on ss chains and chainrings etc…..what size better for uk use?

Posted 13 years ago

_tom_
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1/8 is a bit stronger afaik. More confidence inspiring for getting the power down as you don't constantly have the fear of the chain snapping 🙂

Posted 13 years ago

john905
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thanks my thoughts too

Posted 13 years ago

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clubber
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No real world difference at all…

Posted 13 years ago

Dibbs
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I've been using a 10 speed Dura-Ace chain for the past year without the slightest problem, chainline is much more important than what chain you use.

Posted 13 years ago

Rickos
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I read somewhere this week that with all the development on geary type chains (3/32) they're actually stronger than BMX style (1/8) chains these days. So I bought a cheap KMC 8 speed from CRC.

Posted 13 years ago

Keef
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multi speed chains are designed to shift,i.e. leave one sprocket,and ride onto the next,not really what you look for in a SS set up.
Yes they are lighter,and work,and strength is not really an issue.
Personally I only use Sram pc7x,which is a 1/8th track chain,not a bmx chain,been using them around 7/8 years,tried others,always gone back to 7x's.

Posted 13 years ago

bikewhisperer
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3/32 chains for geared bikes are bushless chains and they wear quicker.
You can get 3/32 track chains which are the bushed type. These are (possibly) smoother and deffo stronger, and they also work fine with all tensioners, and are lighter than 1/8.

Edit: Like this one: clicky

Posted 13 years ago