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Rockstarex2
06-13-08, 04:27 PM
How do you tell the size of your chain? 1/8 3/32 is it as simple as measuring with a tape measure?
FuzzyRyder
06-13-08, 05:34 PM
i believe 1/8 is standard bmx.
Rockstarex2
06-13-08, 06:37 PM
That's kinda what i was thinking too.
fuzzbox
06-14-08, 01:37 AM
3/32 is for racing
FuzzyRyder
06-14-08, 05:29 PM
no pritty sure its still 1/8th
fuzzbox
06-14-08, 11:08 PM
Not all racers use 3/32 but it is for racing purposes.
b3nsonx
06-15-08, 01:53 PM
what effect does the chain size have on your bike?
minichamp31
06-15-08, 08:08 PM
I think I have a 3/32. And I race.
Rockstarex2
06-15-08, 08:28 PM
when buying a chainwheel dont you have to buy one specific to your chain 1/8 or 3/32
FuzzyRyder
06-15-08, 09:59 PM
yes
Wheels Of Steel
06-21-08, 10:00 PM
You can run a 1/8" chain on a 3/32" cog yes?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360040704818

Is that a 1/8" or 3/32" chainring?