Not to start an argument, but running a 3/32 drivetrain is still adding limitations as far as options goes regardless. Simply changing one of the cheapest components (the chain) opens the user up to the world of both options. I find absolutely no reason to stay strict to 3/32... but we both know this has been debated to death

+1 on this

1/8” is just so much easier to deal with... at least for me. Think of it this way... you’re being limited by something as simple as a chain. I don’t know what chain you’re fond of, but me personally I run kmc chains, and sram pc-1... none of my chains cost more than $23 and most are $10-$12. That in itself is worth running the “cooler” styled 1/8” rings on the market, but again that’s just me. The only justification I could find in running strictly 3/32 would be maybe a period correct build or a strict resto. But I don’t think that’s the case here.

Is this a SS or fixed gear?

I run a 3/32 SS Setup, and have never felt any reason to use 1/8. Of course I agree, it’s been debated to death. Your problem of course is that 144 is pretty much all 1/8 and pretty much all 3/32 is 130 or smaller. That’s the rub, and there’s no getting around it. So the simplest advice, would be that if your crank is 144, you are practically speaking, better off using 1/8. I use a 130bcd dura ace 7400 crank, so I have a plethora of options, and I run a dura ace 7900 10spd (11/128) chain and a WI 3/32 freewheel. It just makes sense, and also makes it dead simple to convert to a 1x derailleur setup, essentially within minutes.

the Andel crank is a perfectly fine bit of kit, so unless you’re willing to go all in and spend money swapping the entire drivetrain, in your case, going 1/8 is perfectly fine.

of course the one option that hasn’t been said yet, is that you crank strip the anodising off the chainring and polish it. Yea it’s a bit of work, but it’s the cheapest option, and who knows, you might enjoy the process. I did that for both my crank and chainring.

you could consider some vintage options, if you don’t mind spending time on eBay. The Sugino mighty cranksets were all 144 and 151bcd and had both track and road versions, so there are plenty of older Sugino 144 3/32 chainrings. There are also plenty of 144 bcd campagnolo rings out there. But getting a NOS ring or one with very little tooth wear could prove difficult. Not a very practical avenue, but I thought I’d mention it anyway.

Beat ya to it love 😉

Well that’s that then. Cheers mate!

I just picked up a NOS 144bcd 45t Campagnolo chainring at Bike Recyclery for a 3/32 chain. I did a quick glance and it looks like they are sold out, but you may want to contact them.

Retro-gression also has some in the past but their site is down as they move from San Diego to Portland.

Wabi stripped the black of my chainring for my Andel cranks and it came out nice. Good luck with whatever you decide to do!

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generally yes, but with some third party manufacturerd chainrings, you might find things don’t perfcetly line up or fit as smoothly as you’d expect. Mostly just manufacturing issues/QC, that sort of thing. Nothing that should keep a chainring from mounting up though.