Originally Posted by
illadelphia esq
My pedal stroke likely isn't out of the ordinary but I am very heavy for a cyclist and would often find the chain got loose.
Also, in reference to your other reply, you talked about the 3/32 chain but I hand switched up my rear wheel for a new one and used the rear wheel's flop flop side, and all of the drivetrain (i.e. cranks, chainring, chain), when making a SS for a friend. The wheel was used but in good condition and also has a surly hub. I bought another set of RD2s thinking it is best to keep all variables equal but I got a new 1/8 chain ring and chain because the cog on the wheel I bought was 1/8.
So I am running essentially the same specs as stock but with a 1/8 chain and am concerned about the lach of flex in the 1/8 chain.
It seems just to be pragmatic in this case: if the chain does not slip off, or if it does not seem like it is going to slip off (of course, while keeping the chailine reasonably maintenanced) then there should be no problem. Just look and judge for yourself. You may lose some efficiency in this set up, but it is probably not enough to really make a noticeable difference in performance.