Originally Posted by
felldownthewell
I was thinking about doing this. I know there have been numerous threads here about the pros and cons, and as far as I can tell the difference isn't that big. Since I don't really have a preference, and to tell the truth my 1/8 cog is nicer (Phil Wood vs EAI), is it possible to use the 3/32 chainring with the 1/8 chain?
If you really read those threads, at least you would have learned that you can use a 3/32" chainring with a 1/8" chain no problem.
Also, the difference is not insignificant when it comes to chainring lifespan. Because of the shape of the teeth on a 3/32" chainring, it will last much less than a 1/8" chainring. While at the base the 3/32" teeth are only 1/4 narrower than 1/8" teeth, their tips are thinned down into a point, and will therefore deform easily. If you use a steel 3/32" chainring, that will, of course, last much much longer than an aluminum one, but the difference in teeth shape remains.