Is there such a thing as a "light" 1/8" chain?
09-24-08, 05:58 PM
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Is there such a thing as a "light" 1/8" chain?
I have 144 bcd cranks and I can only seem to find 1/8" chainrings that fit. I believe that 3/32" chains are considerably lighter and quieter, but I don't have the $$ to get a new crankset right now
Does anybody know who makes the lightest 1/8" width chain?
Does anybody know who makes the lightest 1/8" width chain?
09-24-08, 06:34 PM
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no chain weight is going to make or break your level of "fast"....
09-24-08, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by mihlbach
You are wasting brain cells thinking about this.
09-24-08, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Autobus
I have 144 bcd cranks and I can only seem to find 1/8" chainrings that fit. I believe that 3/32" chains are considerably lighter and quieter, but I don't have the $$ to get a new crankset right now
Does anybody know who makes the lightest 1/8" width chain?
Does anybody know who makes the lightest 1/8" width chain?
09-24-08, 07:12 PM
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The links in the KMC Superlight has speed holes...
...and it's KOOL!!!
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...and it's KOOL!!!
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Cutting like half an inch of each side of your bars would have more of an effect than switching chain size. Or you just could remove one link from your current chain and MAGIC youve probably saved more weight already.
09-24-08, 07:17 PM
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I run the 710sl right now as pictured and it seems to work but I don't really trust it. I would just buy a regular chain and worry about weight in areas that are safer to mess with like wheels, bars/stem, etc. I'm going to pick up one of those 1/2 link bmx chains soon to be safe, you might give that a try too.
09-24-08, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by d-req
I'm going to pick up one of those 1/2 link bmx chains soon to be safe, you might give that a try too.
09-24-08, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by neverjared
1/8" drive trains are typically quieter than 3/32".
I'd never use 3/32" on a fixed gear anyway.
I'd never use 3/32" on a fixed gear anyway.
09-24-08, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by neverjared
1/8" drive trains are typically quieter than 3/32".
I'd never use 3/32" on a fixed gear anyway.
I'd never use 3/32" on a fixed gear anyway.
And Wrong.
You couldn't make a more wrong post if you actually tried. A 3/32 drivetrain is quieter, faster, lighter and stronger.
09-24-08, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by operator
Wrong.
And Wrong.
You couldn't make a more wrong post if you actually tried. A 3/32 drivetrain is quieter, faster, lighter and stronger.
And Wrong.
You couldn't make a more wrong post if you actually tried. A 3/32 drivetrain is quieter, faster, lighter and stronger.
Actually..
Both can be quiet. It really depends on your cog/chain/chain-ring/chain-line/tension setup.
1/8 is technically stronger because of more steel.
But seeing how the chain industry spends more R&D on 3/32 you could argue either way.
I definitely think 1/8 will be heavier, but it is negligible.
As for faster ...
09-25-08, 06:55 AM
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I use the K710SL and really like it for what it's worth. Never worry about it and think that it seems really strong. I don't see anything silly about giving some thought to the chain weight considering that it is rotation mass.
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Originally Posted by operator
Wrong.
And Wrong.
You couldn't make a more wrong post if you actually tried. A 3/32 drivetrain is quieter, faster, lighter and stronger.
And Wrong.
You couldn't make a more wrong post if you actually tried. A 3/32 drivetrain is quieter, faster, lighter and stronger.
09-25-08, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by lymbzero
1/8 is technically stronger because of more steel.
But seeing how the chain industry spends more R&D on 3/32 you could argue either way.
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But seeing how the chain industry spends more R&D on 3/32 you could argue either way.
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