Freewheel chain size

penexpers · 31-12-2008 2:36pm #1

I have a standard (I think) 16T freewheel - can someone point out a chain on CRC that would fit this?

Thanks!

steinone · 31-12-2008 2:45pm

Well this all depends.... is it 3/32 or 1/8 plus you will need to find one long enough if you are running a large gear ratio on whatever type of bike you have.
The freewheel itself should have the size(be it 3/32 or whatever) and type of bike.... well you should know that.

TinyExplosions · 31-12-2008 2:49pm

In general, it's either be 1/8" or 3/32", and chains come in both sizes. Now, a 1/8" chain will work fine on a 3/32" cog, so just pick up one of those and you're sorted!

for example this should do it

steinone · 31-12-2008 2:56pm

Yeah but I find that using the correct size is better really, going to a 1/8 chain(like I have) adds weight and sometimes noise.

blorg · 31-12-2008 3:05pm

TinyExplosions wrote: »

In general, it's either be 1/8" or 3/32", and chains come in both sizes. Now, a 1/8" chain will work fine on a 3/32" cog, so just pick up one of those and you're sorted! for example this should do it

Bit pricey that chain.

TinyExplosions · 31-12-2008 3:08pm

blorg wrote: »

Bit pricey that chain.

True... I need to find something cheaper

@steinone -I've run both, and haven't found noise to be an issue, and knowing Penexpers love for steel frames, I suspect weight's not an issue!

steinone · 31-12-2008 3:23pm

I am running two steel frames so..... I dont know really with 3/32 you could get a geared chain for cheap and a chainbraker too, that way you have spare.
But its up to him really:P

penexpers · 31-12-2008 4:00pm

So it turns out the chain that didn't fit is 3/32" so ordering 1/8" is probably a good move. Thanks all!

TinyExplosions · 31-12-2008 4:01pm

Vernier Callipers FTW!

Freewheel chain size

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