single speed tech question

David L. Johnson said:

But on your single-speed, why not use 1/8" chain? It's cheaper, and you might even be able to find
one with the old-style, more robust design with full bushings.

Can you name such a chain? I just received some SRAM PC-1's for my single-speed project, and they
are of the new bushingless design. Of course, they cost about $6 and include the handy SnapLink, so
they're still a great deal.

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My fixed gear has 1/8" chain -- but then my sprockets are 1/8". Chainrings are 3/32", though, and
there is no problem.

For my Surly Cross-check, I ended up going with the basic Shimano BMX freewheels, which work with
either 3/32" or 1/8" chains. The chain is
1/8" and the chainring is a Blackspire DH chainring (no ramps), which looks pretty good for this
use. I haven't tested this yet.

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Antti Salonen said:

David L. Johnson said:

But on your single-speed, why not use 1/8" chain? It's cheaper, and you might even be able to
find one with the old-style, more robust design with full bushings.

Can you name such a chain?

No, I can't. I said "might". I imagine there are at least some NOS full-bushing chains available,
or maybe some for British 3-speeds, but I have not seen any lately.

If you are looking for a standard non bushing 1/8" chain how about a Miche (Sheldon has them)