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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

04-21-22, 07:35 PM

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SS Chain questions....

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Posted By Rolla

Proper chain tension and a narrow-wide chainring...

Proper chain tension and a narrow-wide chainring are good insurance against chain drop. You want to have a straight chainline anyway, but "perfect" isn't necessary.

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

03-18-22, 01:25 PM

Replies: 12

SS Chain questions....

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Posted By Rolla

I have dropped the chain a couple of times on a...

I have dropped the chain a couple of times on a non-NW singlespeed, but never when using a NW. I think it was probably a chain tension issue rather than the chainring, but NW and a 3/32" chain gives...

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

03-18-22, 10:25 AM

Replies: 12

SS Chain questions....

Views: 2,526

Posted By Rolla

Yes, a NW chainring will accept a 1/8" chain. I...

Yes, a NW chainring will accept a 1/8" chain. I don't think it would be as effective at preventing chain drop, however; for that, you want the tighter fit that a 3/32" chain offers.

Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear

01-04-22, 08:04 PM

Replies: 12

SS Chain questions....

Views: 2,526

Posted By Rolla

A lot of SS-specific chains are 1/8", which will...

A lot of SS-specific chains are 1/8", which will fit on any width chainring and cog. They're robust and work fine. But if you have a 3/32" chainring and cog, I'd run an 8-speed chain, as I find them...

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