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fixie

any ideas where i can get a blue 3/32" chain for my fixie. have had a look on the web but i can only find 1/8 chains.havnt looked in any bike shops yet but i tought someone might know here

thanks in advance

Chips Lovell

KMC Z610HX is what you're looking for I think. Quick Google shows them here.

fixie

thanks el tonto but will that do for a fixie???

blorg

Also bear in mind you can use a 1/8 chain on 3/32 chainwheel and sprockets. Not sure if there is really any downside other than a bit of weight. You can't do it the other way around.

You can use any chain on a fixie as long as it fits, IIRC mine originally came with a 7 speed chain.

Chips Lovell

fixie wrote: »

thanks el tonto but will that do for a fixie???

Any 3/32 chain should do

blorg wrote: »

Also bear in mind you can use a 1/8 chain on 3/32 chainwheel and sprockets. Not sure if there is really any downside other than a bit of weight.

^^^ Good point.

fixie

so will this chain be strong enough
and will ther be no difference in using a 1/8 chain?

Chips Lovell

fixie wrote: »

so will this chain be strong enough

KMC chains have a pretty good reputation. I use one on my track bike and have used several of their road chains with nary a problem.

fixie

thanks to el tonto im looking at the KMC Z610HX. Quick Google shows them here.
was going to buy it but idont get this.....
"Each chain is 1/2" x 3/32" x 112 links"
Can someone explain this please.
im guessing that the chain links are 1/2" long and the ghain width is 3/32".
i want the chain perfect and nice and quite. so if its the wrong size i wont buy it.
thanks in advance

blorg

Yes, that's it. All bike chains going back a long long time have 1/2" pitch with the exception of a very rare Shimano 10mm standard in the 80s. You can take it that basically all chains are 1/2".

The width specifies the internal width, so basically all derailleur chains are 3/32" while 1/8" is used on some singlespeeds and track bikes. 7/8/9/10 speed are all 3/32" internally but vary in their external width by using thinner plates. You can use a chain specified for a higher number of speeds on a bike with a lower number but not the other way around but there is generally little point as they get more expensive the more speeds.

112 links is the number of links it comes with, you will have to remove a substantial number with a chain tool while fitting it (you always have to do this but with a SS more than with a derailleur bike.) Easiest way is just to hang it next to the current chain and cut where it ends (allowing for chain wear.)

Chain line (and cleaning and relubing when it needs it) is really the important thing for quiet.

Gavin

Good post Blorg, stuck onto wiki
http://wiki.boards.ie/wiki/Chains

fixie

ok,last question,well at least before i buy the chain!!!!!
how do i know http://bestsinglespeedbike.com is a safe website????
has anyone here used it before???
just want to know before i go and give them my credit card details

Snapper1

fixie wrote: »

any ideas where i can get a blue 3/32" chain for my fixie. have had a look on the web but i can only find 1/8 chains.havnt looked in any bike shops yet but i tought someone might know here

thanks in advance

Presuming you're in Dublin, as of Saturday, Cycleways had blue 1/8 KMC track chains downstairs beside the workshop.

Don't know the price, guessing around a tenner

fixie

i will drop in to cycle ways tommorow but im looking for a 3/32" chain cause i was told 1/8 would be really noisy
thanks
any advice on the link

adamshred

fixie wrote: »

i will drop in to cycle ways tommorow but im looking for a 3/32" chain cause i was told 1/8 would be really noisy
thanks
any advice on the link

i was just going to say the same thing about the blue ones in cycleways they are arond 8 euro i have one on my fixie and its given me no problems so far, any KMC's i've ever had have been bombproof.

penexpers

The Fashion and Appearence forum is this way --->

fixie

ha ha,i actually taught someone had posted something helpfull so i dont get scammed!!!

blorg

Your issue is really the "blue" requirement, there is no shortage of 3/32" chains. Opinions vary on whether a 1/8" chain on 3/32 cogs is noisy but plenty say they run that no problems. I have never tried it myself, have 1/8" on one bike and 3/32" on the other but just run the appropriate chains on each (as I don't need "blue")

No idea on that site.

To be honest fixed gear chains are cheap enough you could just try the 1/8" one and see how it goes.