What with a rather gimmy and flat new commute I have started to think about converting to single speed again, using a Shimano[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shimano-dx-single-speed-sprocket/rp-prod38308?_$ja=tsid:46412|cgn:Shimano+-+Hubs|cn:Chain+Reaction-UK-PLA-PLA-All-DT-SE|kw:130667UK_Shimano+DX+Single+Speed+Sprocket&gclid=CIHbqvG887oCFYsBwwodzU8AMQ ]DX Sprocket[/url]. These seem like a pretty solid object BUT i would really like to keep my 10speed chain and thick thin chainring, I'm going to sort out tension with a BB mounted chain devise as well I think.
Does anybody know if the sprocket will fit with the thinner sides of a 10 speed chain???
Depends if its 1/8" or 3/32" thickness
The inner dimensions of most chains are the same (3/32) apart from some singlespeed specific ones which are 1/8".
Yeap I understand that it was more the width of the chain I was concerned about. pretty sure what you are quoting is the link length ???
Nope internal width. All that changes between a 9 speed chain and 10 speed is the plate thickness hence you can run a 10 speed chain on 9 speed drive train. Shifting may be an issue as front derailier is expecting a wider chain.