Originally Posted by
JohnDThompson
Given that no derailleur system in the last 50 years has used 1/8" chain, I'd say it's a pretty safe bet that he won't be using a derailleur. Maybe an internally geared hub, but that wouldn't obviate my point.
Flexibility is only an advantage with a derailleur system, not fixed/SS or internal gearing. And modern 1/8" chains are made from the same materials as modern 3/32" chain -- just wider rollers.
I wasn't saying that the OP was using a derailleur, the OP refused to say what he was going to try - so it was still possible he was going to TRY to use a derailleur.
The Rohloff 14 spd hub uses a 3/32 chain, simply because modern 3/32" chains are higher specification than 1/8" chains.
I suspect the other modern geared hubs do as well.
I don't mind being corrected, but in this instance I can't find any evidence to support your claim.
I can't find any 1/8" chains that are particularly high tensile or modern, what makes of modern 1/8" chains are you refering to ?
TIA.
