What chain to use

[stupug]

What's the best chain for a road bike ss? As I've read different things about the uses of two different chain sizes.

 

[Sharky]

Sprockets are either 1/8th or 3/32 in width. If you are using 1/8th, then you must use a 1/8th chain. If 3/32 sprocket, then both will chain widths will work.

 

[stupug]

Thanks, still waiting for my new wheels to arrive so will measure the sprocket when I get it. Is it just the distance between the teeth?

 

[Sharky]

Thanks, still waiting for my new wheels to arrive so will measure the sprocket when I get it. Is it just the distance between the teeth?

No it's the width of the sprockets. The distance between the teeth (aka pitch) is always 1/2inch like all chains.

Cheers keith

 

[Citius]

still waiting for my new wheels to arrive so will measure the sprocket when I get it.

But you know what sprocket you ordered - and what chainring is already fitted, right?

 

[stupug]

The wheels I ordered comes with a sprocket with it. But I can't find out anything from the company until Monday as they're shut

 

[Citius]

I meant what chainring is already fitted to the bike...

 

[stupug]

Is it the chainring not the sprocket I need to measure? Or do I need to match them both?

 

[Tim Hall]

The chain needs to work with both the chain ring and the sprocket, as it runs over both of them. Which wheels did you order? What is the chain ring/crankset fitted to the bike? But as mentioned upthread, 1/8th chain will work with both 3/32 and 1/8th sprocket & chain ring.

 

[smokeysmoo]

Once you know the spec you need for the brand just stick with KMC or Sram

 

[Sharky]

The wheels I ordered comes with a sprocket with it. But I can't find out anything from the company until Monday as they're shut

Are you sure the wheels are coming with a sprocket. This would be a bit unusual, unless you have specifically ordered one. But the wheels should come with a lock ring on the fixed side?

Anyway you'll soon find out and any bike shop will have a suitable chain.
Cheers

 

[3narf]

My flipflop wheels came with a fixed sprocket. It's 3/32".

If you have a 3/32" sprocket/chainring with a 1/8" chain, the chain may theoretically move about more and wear things out quicker... Doubt it will make much difference though.

I use a 1/8" chainring and chain with a 3/32" sprocket.

 

[stupug]

Cheers, just gone with a 1/8" so it fits no matter what.