question about cogs
06-16-13, 01:10 PM
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None. It's done all the time, though usually with a 3/32" chainring and 1/8" rear sprocket. Presumably narrower sprockets will wear faster but it's not like you'll likely notice.
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actually, 3/32 chain ring and 1/8 rear cog is what im doin right now. i should have been more specific. if i instal the back cog i'll have 3/32 front and back with a 1/8 chain running on them. will that cause me any trouble?
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Still no issues, though whe it comes time to replace the chain, you might as well go to 3/32"
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Hi,
Go with a new chain with a new rear cog, unless your chain is relatively new.
If you don't you'll just rapidly wear the rear cog to the same state as the chain.
rgds, sreten.
Go with a new chain with a new rear cog, unless your chain is relatively new.
If you don't you'll just rapidly wear the rear cog to the same state as the chain.
rgds, sreten.
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anyway thanks all. cheers.
06-16-13, 10:28 PM
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1/8" is 4/32" after all.. that 1/32" aint much ..
Full Bushing Chains are longer Wearing, in single speed drivetrains, but finding any in 3/32" these days, is rare.
Full Bushing Chains are longer Wearing, in single speed drivetrains, but finding any in 3/32" these days, is rare.
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