Fixed gear conversions

[toaster]

When converting road bike to fixie is the best system for a chain to go with 3/32" track cog to mate with the stock small (inner) chainring and to use standard 3/32" chain (6-7-8 speed derailleur) chain?

I get mixed messages when researching this issue because some use 1/8" BMX or track chain with a 3/32" cog or put a 1/8" rear cog and keep standard front chainrings.

I'm thinking all 3/32" is logical. Hmmm?

[znfdl]

Toaster: I use 3/32 for chain & cog and never had a problem.

[goonster]

I'm thinking all 3/32" is logical. Hmmm?

Yes, it's logical.

I've used mismatched drivetrains (3/32" chainring, 1/8" cog and chain) with no problems, and generally buy 1/8" chains because they are cheaper, but when converting a road bike it is logical to stick with 3/32".

[coylifut]

I use a 1/8 chain and 3/32 cog and ring with no problems. ask the messengers, they do it all the time. Where's fixed when we need him.

[djg]

When converting road bike to fixie is the best system for a chain to go with 3/32" track cog to mate with the stock small (inner) chainring and to use standard 3/32" chain (6-7-8 speed derailleur) chain?

I get mixed messages when researching this issue because some use 1/8" BMX or track chain with a 3/32" cog or put a 1/8" rear cog and keep standard front chainrings.

I'm thinking all 3/32" is logical. Hmmm?

I'm not sure what's best. I have a fixie with a 3/32 chain (cog and ring) that works fine, but I just converted a CSi and went to 1/8" for ring, chain, and cog (a Miche track chainring fits just fine on a Campagnolo road crank, and the outer ring lines up with a cog mounted to a White ENO hub nicely). Obviously, if you stick with 3/32 you may be able to use a chainring you already have (like a road 42) and you may even have a road chain you can use, so that's better in the sense of cheaper and still perfectly functional.