Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Are cogs/chainrings chain size specific?

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Pharcyder1406
07-20-09, 11:51 PM
Are cogs/chainrings chain size specific? Ie. are there different cogs/chainrings for 1/8" vs 3/32" chains? Thanks! :p

Pharcyder1406
07-21-09, 12:10 AM
Actually Im just a noob and dont know any better. ;)
hairnet
07-21-09, 12:16 AM
use the search function

Pharcyder1406
07-21-09, 12:32 AM
use the search function

A simple yes or no would be appreciated. :)
dougland89
07-21-09, 12:38 AM
use the search function
time bandit
07-21-09, 02:37 AM
there are two sizes: 1/8 and 3/32.

you can run a 1/8 chain on any hardware. you can run a 3/32 chain only on 3/32 hardware.
Triple8Sol
07-21-09, 04:49 AM
Ideally you'd want to run the appropriate sized cog and chainring with the respective sized chain. time bandit is right though, as far as compatibility.
Pharcyder1406
07-21-09, 12:24 PM
I asked because a lot of cogs and chainrings I see online dont specify if they are for a certain chain size, but Ive seen other posts around here talking about chain size specific cogs/chainrings.

Just to make sure - I plan to run a 1/8" chain, so I can buy any cog/chainring, right?
time bandit
07-21-09, 12:41 PM
yes but you might as well go for the 1/8" cog and chainring as well, they are common enough