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

[Chris S]

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.

 

[mickle]

Nope.

 

[TheDoctor]

The teeth on a 1/8" sprocket will get jammed in 3/32" chain. DAMHIKT.

 

[ColinJ]

WHAT!!!! 1/8" (4/32") is actually bigger than 3/32"?

 

[tyred]

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.

 

[Sharky]

Are you sure you have a 1/8th sprocket? My SS came with a 1/8th chain and 3/32nd sprocket.

 

[Chris S]

WHAT!!!! 1/8" (4/32") is actually bigger than 3/32"?

The gap in the chain links is clearly more than 1/8"

Are you sure you have a 1/8th sprocket? My SS came with a 1/8th chain and 3/32nd sprocket.

Yes - it's got 1/8 stamped on it

The teeth on a 1/8" sprocket will get jammed in 3/32" chain. DAMHIKT.

thanks - I'll get one of ebay then

 

[Ian H]

The only chains I have ever managed to break are cheap 1/8th ones.

 

[mickle]

 

[Teamfixed]

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

 

[Chris S]

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.