Forum menu
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?
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 🙂
thanks my thoughts too
No real world difference at all...
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.
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.
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.
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: [url= http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IZUMI-BMX-TRACK-Chain-3-32-Silver-110L-NOS-Sealed-/120604607420?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item1c149843bc ]clicky[/url]