Dumb chain question 
#1 2013-01-04 10:08am
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Dumb chain question
I am running a old school tuf neck chain ring up from and a new White industries freewheel out back. Should I get a 1/8 chain or a 3/32? I know the 3/32 would run better on the freewheel but will it work on the chainring?
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#2 2013-01-05 9:36am
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Re: Dumb chain question
I am surprised no one has any input on this. As it is probably a common thing.
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#3 2013-01-05 9:37am
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Re: Dumb chain question
Measure the thickness.....of the chain ring. If it is 3/32...pick what you want. If it is 1/8", then get a 1/8" chain.
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#4 2013-01-05 10:51am
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Re: Dumb chain question
Mr. Troynlori is correct. 3/32" is more narrow then 1/8". 1/8"chain can accomidate a 3/32" chian ring. but a 3/32" chain will not fit a 1/8" chain ring.
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#5 2013-01-05 3:52pm
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Re: Dumb chain question
troynlori wrote:
Measure the thickness.....of the chain ring. If it is 3/32...pick what you want. If it is 1/8", then get a 1/8" chain.
Yep, that is why I knew it was a dumb question. I guess I always assumed all old chain rings were 1/8". Got out the calipers and measured, and the tuf neck is 3/32 which solves my problem. Ahh, nothing like a good old brain fart, should have measured in the begining.
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#6 2013-01-05 4:29pm
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Re: Dumb chain question
No sweat. We all can use a little hit on the head every now and then.
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#7 2013-01-05 5:07pm
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Re: Dumb chain question
troynlori wrote:
No sweat. We all can use a little hit on the head every now and then.
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