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 snap
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ive just rebiult my singlespeed
Im interested in running an half link chain 3/16s for strength and getting the right tension
Can any body recommend a chain and also where to get it
Also i need a new chain ring and rear ring any recommendations ,again where to get

Thanks


 
Posted : 04/05/2009 10:22 am
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Try Charlie the Bikemonger--very good indeed for all your singlespeed needs


 
Posted : 04/05/2009 10:23 am
 dobo
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i think 3/16 chains are overkill, you can also get 3/32 half links, hubjub does half links

i'm using a salsa unramped ring and a surly unramped ring & cog, but any ring will work, unramped/pinned preferred

i like cheap 8 speed chains or kmc singlespeed chains


 
Posted : 04/05/2009 11:03 am
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3/32 can be a PITA finding sprockets and chain rings, whereas a 3/16 will run on any combination


 
Posted : 04/05/2009 11:09 am
 dobo
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joxster thats just not true, also some chain tensioners wont work with bmx chains


 
Posted : 04/05/2009 11:33 am
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3/16 chains are just daft. Use a 1/8 chain if you want something fatter. Pretty much any LBS will have them, probably half link ones as well, and they will run on all mtb/track chainring/sprockets.


 
Posted : 04/05/2009 11:36 am
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joxster thats just not true, also some chain tensioners wont work with bmx chains

Correct, d'oh I meant 1/8th. Need some more coffee


 
Posted : 04/05/2009 11:38 am