Update: I installed the correct sized chain, 3/32". It sounds better overall. But now I'm having shifting problems.
The chain length was measured and calculated to be 54 links. Being the smart-ass that I am, I decided to 53 links. Why? Because of the advantages I read on epicidiot.com -
Disadvantages: (Read and heed these warnings)
You will not be able to use big cogs (rear wheel large granny gears) with the big ring (front fast gear).
- If you try to shift into the now illegal big ring combinations, you risk breaking your chain, derailleur, hanger, etc.
- If using the shorter derailleur cage, if you try to shift into the now illegal granny ring combinations, you risk dropping your chain due to the excess slack.
- Do this at your own risk!
Advantages:- Crisper, faster, more reliable shifting.
- Can use a shorter rear derailleur cage.
- Less chance of over shifting (changing two gears when you only clicked one gear at the shifter).
- Less chain slap.
- Less chain weight.
I'm going to add the 1 link to see if that helps w/the shifting problem. I just may be the idiot here.