Originally Posted by Flandry

Hi. I've got some silly basic questions regarding drivetrains and width compatibilities. My new bike is a Tricross Singlecross (singlespeed); it came with a KMC Z-510-HX chain, which is described as a 1/8" chain.

Originally Posted by jdms mvp

most geared bikes cannot use a 1/8" chain because of the lack of spacing between each of the rear gears on the casette/catridge.

with technology pushing 11 in the back chains are thinner than they were