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@Toon_phycle_pimp
Get a fat ass chain 1/8+ run 1/8 cogs make sure your chainlines 99.9+% straght and it should run and run.
most bike shops know shit about fixed stuffs so ask the same question to more than one before taking action.
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I overheard one of the sales guys at the local bike shop saying that, if you can pull you chain away from the front chain ring then its worn...
this theory originates from old 5 speeds and such.
modern chains are actualy designed to have lateral movment especally 8,9,10spd chains