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3/32" versus 1/8" drivetrain?

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Old 06-12-08 | 10:58 PM
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3/32" versus 1/8" drivetrain?

I'm sure this is brought up often enough (reply with a link to a thread if that's more appropriate or something). Does anyone have any information on the merits of choosing one size over the other? Are 3/32 less noisy and wear your chainring/cog less while the chain itself is less robust? I think that's what I heard but I could be way off. I am using 1/8" right now on my first fixed gear and after about two months of daily riding is holding up nicely and I like it, I'm just wondering what the difference might be.
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Old 06-12-08 | 11:18 PM
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ty... just learned a few things. I was too lazy to look it up meself (yes, I feel like an idiot )

I like the idea of being able to run 1/8" chains on 3/32" drivetrains but in any case am happy with my setup.
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