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06-16-13 | 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by novahistics

how much trouble will i run into if you use a 3/32 cog on my fixie with a 1/8 chain?

None. It's done all the time, though usually with a 3/32" chainring and 1/8" rear sprocket. Presumably narrower sprockets will wear faster but it's not like you'll likely notice.

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