lima_bean

So I converted a road bike to a single speed, and am using the original chain ring and stuff thats all 3/32''. So Im using a single speed 3/32'' chain.

The problem is I am really wanting to put some colored chains on the thing, but it seems like the only ones made are 1/8''?

So should I just go with a 1/8'' chain on my 3/32'' drive train? Im guessing If I do this Im going to get a little bit of a rattling.. How bad is that? Any other downsides?

Or alternatively, is there some secret company that does make colored 3/32'' chains?

blickblocks

1/8" chain on 3/32" drive can be a little noisy, and is probably bad for wear. Why not get a BMX freewheel? They're inexpensive. You can use your current ring.

lima_bean

So the noise/wear is mostly caused by the freewheel, and not a big of a deal if its just a mismatch on the front ring?

megatron

im riding 1/8 chain, 1/8 cog, 3/32nd chainring and its all good. i roll with the red chain.

blickblocks

I think it's because there's so much chain contacting the ring at all times that the width difference doesn't cause any problems.

jwind

It's really not bad... I didn't even notice until I read it here on BF Try it out, If it's to loud, grab a BMX freewheel. They are cheap.

jwind

BTW, what colored chains are you talking about. I'm thinking of doing th colored chain thing on a conversion.

jgedwa

KMC makes colored ones. (Damn, did I just Imus myself?)

I have a pink one on one bike, and blue on another. They are cheap.