Can you use a 3/32 chain with 1/8 sprockets?

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Chris S

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I've got a hub geared bike with 1/8" sprockets. There is clearly much more than a 1/32" gap between them and the edges of the 1/8" chain that I am currently using.

Could I use a 3/32" chain instead? I can get one off the shelf from Asda for £4. If I want an 1/8" chain I'll have to buy one from ebay for twice that.
 
Nope.
 

tyred

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Ireland
You can file the teeth down slightly but it would make more sense to buy the correct chain.

Halfords stock them, as should any half-decent bike shop if you don't want to buy online.

If you are buying online, try and find a traditional bushed chain if you can as it will last longer.
 
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Chris S

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Teamfixed

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No... but the other way round is ok
Edit: how's that for the bleedin obvious🙄
 
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Chris S

Chris S

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No... but the other way round is ok
Edit: how's that for the bleedin obvious🙄

Did you read the very first post in this thread?

I've got a hub geared bike with 1/8" sprockets. There is clearly much more than a 1/32" gap between them and the edges of the 1/8" chain that I am currently using.
 
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