View Full Version : 1/8 Chainring on 3/32 drivetrain?


1Fliprider
02-25-2007, 10:56 PM
I did a quick search and could not easily find a answer.

I am looking at upgrading my crankset and it seems that there is more options with a 1/8 chainring than 3/32.

Will there be any potential issues running a 1/8 chainring with everything else being 3/32 ie..chain and cog?

asterisk
02-25-2007, 11:08 PM
A 1/8" chain can be used on either a 3/32 cog/chainring or 1/8 cog/chainring.

A 3/32" chain can NOT be used on a 1/8" cog/chainring.

If you get a 1/8 chainring you will need a 1/8 chain. Inexpensive 1/8 BMX chains will do.