Oh so that's why I need a singlespeed chain!

[JoeyB]

Are you also putting dedicated SS cogs on your project build then? If you're just using standard cogs I have a barely used chain I could have sent you

Don't tell me that! But yes I will be using a SS cog as the rear wheel is freewheel not freehub style (for now)

 

[RedRider]

I just bought a nice, strong, heavy duty, 'stretch-resistant', well-reviewed KMC Z610HX but it's too thick for my park chain tool so I can't shorten the thing! Now w ondering whether to try breaking with the 'tight link' bit of the tool or exchange for something else.

 

[stevevw]

Hope you bought 1/8" x 1/2" chains then?
3.4.mm thick is thicker than 1/8" but must be meant for 1/8" chain I guess
3/32" (90 thou) is .8mm narrower than the 1/8" (120 thou).

 

[Andrew_Culture]

It's looking MUCH nicer now!

 

[JoeyB]

My chain has quite a lot of left and right movement on the cogs, is that normal?

 

[Old Plodder]

If you are using 3/32" cog you can use either 1/8" or 3/32" chain, (best with 3/32" as there's no excess movement to cause rapid wear), but if you have a 1/8" cog don't try using 3/32" chain as it will spread the links, & you may find it parting at an inconvenient time, (i.e. when standing on the pedals).
I've seen a conversion set for a freehub that has more 'meat' on it then just using a single 3/32" cog, but I can't remember where.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

If you are using 3/32" cog you can use either 1/8" or 3/32" chain, (best with 3/32" as there's no excess movement to cause rapid wear), but if you have a 1/8" cog don't try using 3/32" chain as it will spread the links, & you may find it parting at an inconvenient time, (i.e. when standing on the pedals).
I've seen a conversion set for a freehub that has more 'meat' on it then just using a single 3/32" cog, but I can't remember where.

If I do this again I think I'll probably either buy a singlespeed wheel or a Velosolo conversion kit, it's going to save a lot of bother!