Can you use a 9 speed chain on a SS crank? I'm wanting to run a 9 speed rear derailleur with a SS crank. The places that i ride are not quit SS able but close.
Using a 9 speed chain with a SS crank
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Can you use a 9 speed chain on a SS crank? I'm wanting to run a 9 speed rear derailleur with a SS crank. The places that i ride are not quit SS able but close.
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I've been wondering the same thing. I've been thinking to run 1x9 as well. One option I stumbled upon the other day was the Origin-8 chainring:
http://www.eighthinch.com/mm5/merch...D&Store_Code=C&Product_Code=Rocket_Colored_Rings&Category_Code=chainrings_bolts
You can buy the ring in 3/32" width that is suitable for 9-speed chains.The same site has cranksets to match.
Other options may be out there. The above is just one that I happened to find.
http://www.eighthinch.com/mm5/merch...D&Store_Code=C&Product_Code=Rocket_Colored_Rings&Category_Code=chainrings_bolts
You can buy the ring in 3/32" width that is suitable for 9-speed chains.The same site has cranksets to match.
Other options may be out there. The above is just one that I happened to find.
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If I went with something like that how would I determine what length Crank arm I need?
Also would something like this work? http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/16726-100_IROCS7-3-Parts-56-Cranks/Bolts/IRO-Track-Crankset.htm
Also would something like this work? http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/16726-100_IROCS7-3-Parts-56-Cranks/Bolts/IRO-Track-Crankset.htm
There are only 2 standards for chainring tooth width.
1/8" as used on fixed gear, SS, internal gear, and coaster brake.
3/32" as used on all derailleur bikes since the early sixties, and some SS bikes.
As long as you have a 3/32" chainring for your SS or 1x9 a 9s chain will work. If your SurlySS chainring was spec'd with a 3-speed internal hub, there's a good chance it was 1/8" width.
1/8" as used on fixed gear, SS, internal gear, and coaster brake.
3/32" as used on all derailleur bikes since the early sixties, and some SS bikes.
As long as you have a 3/32" chainring for your SS or 1x9 a 9s chain will work. If your SurlySS chainring was spec'd with a 3-speed internal hub, there's a good chance it was 1/8" width.
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I ran an 8 speed chain with the surly ss ring when I had it set up ss and it worked fine (better than the 1/8" chain I tried), but it would not work with a 9 sp chain with a derailleur out back. Did not try it with an 8 sp chain with a derailleur.FBinNY said:
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