Re: [CR]Chain Width Question

(Example: Racing:Roger de Vlaeminck)

From: <Huemax@aol.com>
Date: Sun, 18 May 2003 15:42:04 EDT
Subject: Re: [CR]Chain Width Question
To: jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net, CYCLETRUCK@aol.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 5/18/03 3:05:17 PM, jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net writes:


> These fit 6 cogs into
> a width only very slightly wider than a standard 5-speed by reducing cog
> spacing.  They worked OK with Regina chains, but better with Sedis.
> Hi, Jerry and all.

Years ago (in 60's) there are two width of chains, 1/8" for fixed and 3 or 4 speed gears(cog cluster), and 5 speed required 3/32" (narrower chains).

After 6 speed, 7 speed cogs are getting common, there are many different chainns available, simply says "for 7 speed". I also noticed that sme newer chains has "bent" or opend link wall rather than flat/straight, are these still same as 5 speed 3/32" size chain, do they work well with old 5 speed??

I know at least 10 or 9 speed chain do not work well(or at all) with our C-R period 5-6 speed cogs. What about 7 speed chain, is there a such thing??

Thanks in advance!

KEN TODA, High Point, Cold wet Sunday, no good for ride out!