Originally Posted by
Chombi
... It's going the other way that does not work for sure (standard width chain with a narrow spaced FW.).
i had to buy a new 5-speed chain for the first time. the '87 12-speed (sis) schwinn letour wouldn't downshift onto the small ring with an 8-speed chain. the chain skated between the rings. the 5-speed chain worked perfectly. it's the only time i've ever run into that particular problem.
