Best 3/32 chain for SS/Fixed
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Best 3/32 chain for SS/Fixed
Seems like all the chains marketed specifically for SS/Fixed usage are 1/8. What are the best 3/32 chains to use? I've been considering a basic SRAM PC850 8speed chain, but is there anything better?
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we should add a search function to this forum ha
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This kinda pisses me off.
Use the god damned search function. It's there for a reason. Don't clutter up the forum with things that have been answered again and again.
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Oh, what do you know? The search function returned my thread and then 6 others that have nothing to do with my question.
I've been on forums many years, plenty long enough to know that the search function is rarely worth a damn. And frankly, people that proselytize the seach function as if it's a magic info geyser piss *me* off.
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Oh, what do you know? The search function returned my thread and then 6 others that have nothing to do with my question.
I've been on forums many years, plenty long enough to know that the search function is rarely worth a damn. And frankly, people that proselytize the seach function as if it's a magic info geyser piss *me* off.
I'd learn to use the search function.
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Oh, what do you know? The search function returned my thread and then 6 others that have nothing to do with my question.
I've been on forums many years, plenty long enough to know that the search function is rarely worth a damn. And frankly, people that proselytize the seach function as if it's a magic info geyser piss *me* off.
You're gonna go far, kid.
And in answer to your question, who gives a damn? They all connect the chainring to the cog sufficiently, so buy whatever's cheapest unless you're looking for exotic/lightweight.
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Yes, the sram pc850 would be a perfect chain. Any chain will work fine, but since your chainline is most likely off a few mm, a multispeed chain will work best.
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Works better than the built-in search function. I use it often when I have a question that I know has probably been answered. Not that I'm criticizing you for it.
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I went with the SRAM and an Avenir 3/32 fixed cog. I was about to buy a Surly cog, but it would have cost 4x as much. Hopefully the SRAM chain will hold up nicely. The bike came with all 1/8" drivetrain, but my White Ind freewheel is 3/32 and then I needed to order a new chainring. The 3/32 Sugino chainring was a A LOT cheaper than the 1/8 (they wanted like $90 for just a 1/8 chainring--insane). So after all is said and done, I think the 3/32 drivetrain will be much more economical.
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It's in the ssfg forum. Maybe that's why you have the problem, viz read more and smart-ass less.
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I've broken two SRAM chains over the past ten years and won't be buying anymore thank you. They might be fine components for most people, but both their PC850 and PC870 chains have failed me and in 25 years of using various Shimano chains I never had one chain break as these two did. However, I began replacing all of my chains with KMCs a couple of years ago because a lot of more seasoned riders had highly recommended them and they appeared to be very high quality, and I have not experienced any issues with them at all. I also find them to be pretty quiet compared to the Shimano chains.
I too would recommend the KMC K810-SL because not only is it has proven to be a very durable chain designed specifically for SS, but is probably the lightest chain you will find for a SS/FG running 3/32". I know a lot of track riders use it, as well as a lot of freestylers, and I don't think anyone puts more stress on a chain than those two groups of rider.....
I've broken two SRAM chains over the past ten years and won't be buying anymore thank you. They might be fine components for most people, but both their PC850 and PC870 chains have failed me and in 25 years of using various Shimano chains I never had one chain break as these two did. However, I began replacing all of my chains with KMCs a couple of years ago because a lot of more seasoned riders had highly recommended them and they appeared to be very high quality, and I have not experienced any issues with them at all. I also find them to be pretty quiet compared to the Shimano chains.
I too would recommend the KMC K810-SL because not only is it has proven to be a very durable chain designed specifically for SS, but is probably the lightest chain you will find for a SS/FG running 3/32". I know a lot of track riders use it, as well as a lot of freestylers, and I don't think anyone puts more stress on a chain than those two groups of rider.....
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Wippermann 700, 708, 7Z1 or 7R8. I use Wippermann chain exclusively for all my bikes. It's not as cheap as some other brands, but it doesn't stretch nearly as fast.
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I won't use SRAM chains either. I was on a ride along with a friend who nearly did a face plant when his SRAM 10-speed chain (the ultra-narrow stuff) broke. After that, when I did a 63 mile ride recently on my Bilenky 650B tandem, I broke a SRAM 9-speed chain twice over that distance. The tandem is new, so I had not yet changed the chain. I'm replacing it with a Wippermann 908 chain.
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What's wrong with using 1/8" chain on your 3/32" SS drivetrain?
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