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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: mattfx81 on February 07, 2012, 03:29 PM

Title: Chains?
Post by: mattfx81 on February 07, 2012, 03:29 PM

I've always had izumi chains on my os rides but what chain do I need for my new school race bike that has a cassette hub? Whats the difference between a 1/8 and a 3/32 in regards to the sprockets you run?

Title: Re: Chains?
Post by: HEYWOOD BMX on February 07, 2012, 05:13 PM

 I use Izumi chains on my newschool racebikes.Chain won`t make a difference if you`re running a cassette or freewheel.3/32 is slightly narrower and different pitch to 1/8.Profile cogs and ACS Claws freewheels will run either chain without probs.Most race chainrings will only fit 3/32 chains.

Title: Re: Chains?
Post by: mattfx81 on February 07, 2012, 09:36 PM

So what chain should my kuwahara have, it has the stock funn chain ring and cassette hub?

Title: Re: Chains?
Post by: HEYWOOD BMX on February 07, 2012, 11:26 PM

Any 3/32 chain should fit.