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Old 05-23-08 | 04:40 PM
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Bikes: '08 Kona JTS & Riviera (?) Sport converted Fixed Gear

Originally Posted by LordFoo
144 bcd is the track standard, so chainrings of that size usually come in 1/8 width. Many people (myself included) with conversions use their existing 130 bcd road double crank + chainring in 3/32.. there are lots of 3/32 cogs to select from, so the entire drivetrain can be 3/32.
ok, so you can safely ride a FG on a 3/32 chain with a 130bcd? The guy I talked to said it had to be done with a 144bcd or something... maybe I was just getting confused.
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