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Deano
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PostPosted: 00:02 - 06 Feb 2009    Post subject: are different manufacturer sprockets interchangable Reply with quote
Hi,
this is probably a very stupid question but gonna ask anyway, I have a d.i.d chain but want to drop 2 teeth on the front but struggling to find a d.i.d front sprocket anyone know if i can use a renthal/afam front without any problems?

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0ddball
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PostPosted: 00:20 - 06 Feb 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
In a word, yes.
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BanditsHigh
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PostPosted: 07:38 - 06 Feb 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
An in another few words ... the profile of the sprocket is standardised as is the chain, so yes Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 08:54 - 06 Feb 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
I can only echo what the others have said. Yes it's fine. Thumbs Up
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Kickstart
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PostPosted: 09:58 - 06 Feb 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi

Just so long as you use a sprocket for the same size chain. Eg, if you have a 530 chain you cannot use a sprocket intended for a 532 chain.

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