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Chain tool for single speed

father_jackfather_jack Posts: 3,509
edited June 2016 in Commuting chat
I have a Park Tool CT3 (the older one)

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com ... 56AmTL.jpg

it works great for the 9 speed bikes, however when shortening the single speed chain (3/32") it worked but could tell it's not designed for it.

Are there any chain tools that work for 3/32" chains? Also support 1/8" in case I decide to change the geartrain from 3/32" to 1/8"

I guess if the new version of the Park Tool does 9speed (and 11) plus 1/8" and 3/32" I could sell that and buy the new version..
Say... That's a nice bike..
Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)

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  • The RookieThe Rookie Posts: 27,809
    Erm, 9 speed is 3/32!
    Current steed - Whyte T129, 2013 frame, mongrel Revelations, Giant dropper, Stans S1 wheelset. 12, Magura Trail Sport brakes, 1x11. 12.8Kg
  • father_jackfather_jack Posts: 3,509
    The Rookie wrote:
    Erm, 9 speed is 3/32!

    Nope. It's slightly wider.

    You're getting confused with 8 speed...look at the spec

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kmc-x8-99-8-speed-chain/
    Say... That's a nice bike..
    Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)
  • The RookieThe Rookie Posts: 27,809
    So a 9 speed chain is wider than an 8 speed? Really?

    KMC state their 9 speed has a 1/128" (about 0.2mm) narrower roller than 8 speed, the rest don't
    Current steed - Whyte T129, 2013 frame, mongrel Revelations, Giant dropper, Stans S1 wheelset. 12, Magura Trail Sport brakes, 1x11. 12.8Kg
  • father_jackfather_jack Posts: 3,509
    3/32 has thicker plates. Internally they may be the same but the outer plates look about 50% thicker.
    Say... That's a nice bike..
    Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)
  • The RookieThe Rookie Posts: 27,809
    Yup, but the 3/32 is the roller width, so tada 9 speed is the same as I originally said.......
    Current steed - Whyte T129, 2013 frame, mongrel Revelations, Giant dropper, Stans S1 wheelset. 12, Magura Trail Sport brakes, 1x11. 12.8Kg
  • father_jackfather_jack Posts: 3,509
    I'd rather stick with proper 3/32 single speed chains not using 9 speed derailleur chains
    Say... That's a nice bike..
    Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)
  • The RookieThe Rookie Posts: 27,809
    proper single speed chains are of course 1/8" anyway.......

    Most the single speed 3/32 are just 7/8 speed derailleur chains.
    Current steed - Whyte T129, 2013 frame, mongrel Revelations, Giant dropper, Stans S1 wheelset. 12, Magura Trail Sport brakes, 1x11. 12.8Kg
  • fossyantfossyant Posts: 2,549
    Single/fixed speeds are 1/8th. I've used a number of chain splitters. Just get a Decathlon one or something similar. Non fancy one.
  • father_jackfather_jack Posts: 3,509
    My FG SS is 3/32". Genesis flyer. Stock chain that comes supplied with the bike is this (got two of these with the bike)

    http://kmcchain.us/chain/x1-silver/

    Pretty expensive at £25 but bought a couple of these at about £7

    http://kmcchain.us/chain/z610hx/
    Say... That's a nice bike..
    Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)
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