fixed chain and sprocket help

david12656
david12656 Posts: 32
edited October 2008 in Road general
started to covert a old frame to fixed .got the wheels brake levers and brakes. handle bars and seat now for the technical bit .can someone tell me what size chain 1/8 3/32 is best for a quite and long lasting transmision.and can you mix them
thanks for any help
dave

Comments

  • meagain
    meagain Posts: 2,331
    Yes can use 1/8th on 3/32 cog and/or rings - but not vice versa!
    Matter of prefernce and cost really. IMO all 1/8th best. Then all 3/32nd. After that....mix and match as you will - altho' probable that if chain line less than "perfect" then a 1/8th chain will help!
    d.j.
    "Cancel my subscription to the resurrection."
  • will go with 1/8 then thanks .going to start to build it all up tommorow cant wait to get on the road . thanks for the info