curry :) Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 i have just ordered this tensioner for my bike after my chain breaking and breaking my old tensioner at the same time and i don't know weather i need to get a 1/8" chain or a 3/32" chain so i was wondering if someone could help me. I dont know if these pictures would help in which ones to get but it is what sprocket i have if that makes a difference? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewEH1 Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 (edited) Chains come in different widths (1/8", 3/32") to fit the sprockets that you are using. I would just buy a new chain that was the same width as your old one, if you don't know the size, or have thrown away the old chain you should try and measure the width of your sprockets and pick a chain that has the best fit. Edited June 6, 2011 by AndrewEH1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curry :) Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Chains come in different widths (1/8", 3/32") to fit the sprockets that you are using. I would just buy a new chain that was the same width as your old one, if you don't know the size, or have thrown away the old chain you should try and measure the width of your sprockets and pick a chain that has the best fit. thanks, i have my old chain but it doesnt say what size it is on it, it just says KMC K-6G? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 get a Trialtech Lite chain, they will fit your cog and tensioner, they are fairly light but don't stretch much so are actually stronger than some "heavy duty" chains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curry :) Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 get a Trialtech Lite chain, they will fit your cog and tensioner, they are fairly light but don't stretch much so are actually stronger than some "heavy duty" chains. chears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwizera Simon Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Try and steer clear of Shimano chains, They are quite harsh on your gear. But then again Sram ones are really soft. 1/8 is usually a BMX chain and 3/32 is for MTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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