pyze-guy
05-21-04, 10:46 PM
I bought a new chain a while back, but threw out the box it came in. I want to know if it is a 1/8" chain or not. How does one figure this it. It is a Shimano IG 8 speed chain.
Bicycle Mechanics - Chain size
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Magna Man
05-21-04, 11:57 PM
Is not 1/8". Only track chain 1/8". This is road chain.
Hunter
05-22-04, 12:16 AM
No 1/8" chains are also used on BMX, Crusiers, SS MTB's, Fixed Gear etc. 3/32" are typically used on geared bikes.
pyze-guy
05-22-04, 12:51 AM
No 1/8" chains are also used on BMX, Crusiers, SS MTB's, Fixed Gear etc. 3/32" are typically used on geared bikes.
So a 3/32" chain and a 1/8" cog can't be used together, correct?
So a 3/32" chain and a 1/8" cog can't be used together, correct?
Retro Grouch
05-22-04, 07:01 AM
So a 3/32" chain and a 1/8" cog can't be used together, correct?
Correct. The chain won't be wide enough to settle between the teeth of the cog.
Correct. The chain won't be wide enough to settle between the teeth of the cog.
pyze-guy
05-22-04, 10:51 AM
Thanks, got what I needed to know.