Determining chain width
04-28-21 | 02:27 PM
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Determining chain width
Presuming that I concede I cannot tell by eye, how do I figure if a chain is 1/8" or 3/32"? I'm thinking that as I have a micrometer, I try to measure the thickness of the rollers. Eh?
Pretty sure my 1993 Stanley needs a new chain, don't want to remove the old one until I am back form the LBS with a new one.
True confession: the 1993 Stanley is not a bike, but my garage door opener. Likeliest size to me is 1/8".
Pretty sure my 1993 Stanley needs a new chain, don't want to remove the old one until I am back form the LBS with a new one.
True confession: the 1993 Stanley is not a bike, but my garage door opener. Likeliest size to me is 1/8".
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04-28-21 | 02:47 PM
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Get a SRAM PC-1. Their outside width is narrow enough for most 3/32" applications, while the inside is wide enough for the thicker 1/8" cogs.
04-29-21 | 05:03 AM
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Thanks, bookmarked.
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Larry:1958 Drysdale, 1961 Gitane Gran Sport, 1974 Zeus track, 1988 Masi Gran Corsa, 1974 Falcon, 1980 Palo Alto, 198? Vitus 979. Susan: 1976 Windsor Profesional.
Larry:1958 Drysdale, 1961 Gitane Gran Sport, 1974 Zeus track, 1988 Masi Gran Corsa, 1974 Falcon, 1980 Palo Alto, 198? Vitus 979. Susan: 1976 Windsor Profesional.
