Would you suggest getting additional links and adding to the chain I have, rather than buying a new chain?
Id go with new chain... 0ne thing to consider, the bigger rear cog
may get a dragging on the under side of the chainguard.
Note:
One piece cranks do offer the possibility of putting a smaller chainring on them,
It's another way to lower the external gear ratio.
yes width 1/8" .. Chain length is easily determined on the bike , slip the rear axle forward , before you put it on,
so you have the adjustment range for tension, as it wears-in.