Re: [CR] 1/8" chain with Gran Sport front

(Example: Framebuilders:Brian Baylis)

Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:53:30 -0600
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
From: "Mark Stonich" <mark@bikesmithdesign.com>
Subject: Re: [CR] 1/8" chain with Gran Sport front


At 3/18/2010 09:56 PM -0700, John D Proch wrote:
>Hello Vintage Cycling Technicians,
>
>Has anyone out there had problems running 1/8" chain with a
>Campagnolo Gran Sport front derailleur?
>I don't have enough room barely to not have rub on my front cage.
>How was it done? If anyone could offer suggestions I would certainly thank you.
>
>Best Regards,
>John Proch
>La Grange, Texas

SRAM 1/8" PC-1 chain uses modern thin plates and nearly flush rivets. It's actually narrower than vintage 3/32" chain. Shifts well too.

Mark Stonich;
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