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^ interesting - i suppose the bit about manufacturers choosing to invest in 3/32" chains makes sense - although there are some sweeping, citation-less statements in that post - "The rollers are better, the plates are better, the pins are stronger, and the construction method (riveting procedure) is better on all multi-speed 3/32" chains"
also, why are so many of the higher end track chainrings/cogs (campagnolo, sugino, miche, eai) often only available in 1/8" if 3/32" if superior? is it merely tradition/convention?
I have a feeling in my chainring that it doesn't matter which size you use, since most of us are buying the cheap $6 chains anyways.
A $100 1/8" chain has to be better than a $6 3/32".
Besides, how much innovation is being done on 3/32"? It's as antiquated in terms of technology as 1/8". Have you seen how small 10 speed chains are?