It all depends on the width of the teeth on the cog and the chain ring
. The most common one is 1/8′′ as that is what is used on the track and BMX. On bikes that have been converted from gears to fix are more likely to be 3/32′′.
How do I know what bike chain to buy?
Are bike chains universal?
All modern bicycle chains are made to the “one-half inch pitch” standard, meaning from rivet to rivet is nominally 0.5 inches. The sprocket teeth are cut for this same one-half inch standard to accept bicycle chains. However,
this does not mean all makes and models of chains are interchangeable
.
Are there different size bike chains?
Chains come in 3⁄32 in (2.4 mm), 1⁄8 in (3.2 mm), 5⁄32 in (4.0 mm), or 3⁄16 in (4.8 mm) roller widths, the internal width between the inner plates. 1⁄8 in (3.2 mm) chains are typically used on bikes with a single rear sprocket: those with coaster brakes, hub gears, fixed gears such as track bicycles, or BMX bikes.
What is the difference between 1 8 and 3/32 chain?
A 1/8′′ chain is the most common chain found on single speeds, and 3/32′′ chain is the most common chain found on derailleur equipped bikes.
A 1/8′′ chain will fit on parts that are either width. 3/32′′ chains will only fit on parts designed to work with 3/32′′ chains
.
Are there different types of bike chains?
A number of different chain widths are available
, to suit specific bike types such as BMX, or to fit different road and MTB drivetrains (e.g. an 11-speed cassette requires a different chain to a 9-speed one – the chain must be thinner in order to fit into the narrower spaces between the sprockets.
What chain size do I need?
If you are using a bike with a derailleur
the number of cogs on the rear hub will determine the chain size you will need
. They are always 3/32′′ chains. You can get a 5/6/7-speed, 8-speed, 9-speed, or 10-speed chains.
What is a 420 chain?
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All PEER roller chains incorporate solid rollers enhancing rotation on the
.
bushing while reducing impact loads on the sprocket tooth during operation
. – All chain components are heat treated to achieve maximum strength. and greater wear resistance.
Are 7 and 8 speed chains the same?
Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo all use the same chain with 8 speeds
. Chain for 7 speeds is a bit wider – 7.3 mm, while a 6 speed one is substantially wider – 7.8 mm. That is why the reverse is not the case and a 7 speed chain and especially a 6 speed one will not work as well on an 8 speed system.
How do I identify my Shimano chain?
How is a chain measured?
The chain is
a unit of length equal to 66 feet (22 yards)
. It is subdivided into 100 links or 4 rods. There are 10 chains in a furlong, and 80 chains in one statute mile. In metric terms, it is 20.1168 m long.
How do you measure a chain mm?
To measure, wrap a soft tape measure around your neck, keeping the tape measure parallel to the floor as you measure. Then, add 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) to your neck measurement to calculate your minimum recommended chain length.
What is the best gear ratio for a fixed gear?
For flat places, a ratio of
2.6 to 3.0
is ideal for most people. The lower value of this range, with a cadence of 90 rpm, will allow us to ride around 30km/h, while the upper, 34km/h. If you’re just starting out on your adventure on a single speed or fixed gear bike, a gear ratio of around 2.7-2.8 will be ideal.
What speed chain is 3 32?
3/32′′ (0.094′′, 2.30 mm) chain is
used on derailer equipped bicycles that have more than 3 cogs at the rear
. Even somewhat narrower chain, typically . 090′′ or 2.29 mm between the inner plates, is used for derailer-equipped bicycles with 9 or more sprockets at the rear.
Does chain length affect gear ratio?
It doesn’t matter how much longer the chain is
. You pull that much more chain with a big gear. If you want three revolutions of the rear wheel, in 48/16 you have to pull 48 links of chain while in 36/12 you only pull 36. The ratio of angular movement was also off, updated.
What is a #25 chain?
#25 roller chain is
a 1/4′′ pitch ANSI Standard roller chain designed for light-duty or space confined applications
. It’s the smallest size roller chain on the ANSI spectrum of roller chains but offers ample performance, strength, and durability for its small form factor.
Are all bicycle chains the same?
Are all bicycle chains the same size?
No, all bicycle chains are not the same size
. Size varies on the bike’s numbers of sprockets, speeds, the distance between the front chainring and rear cogs, and the number of teeth on them.
How wide is a 530 chain?
Dimensions: Chain Size: 530. Pitch (P): 0.625′′ Roller Width (W):
0.375′′
Is 41 chain the same as 420 chain?
#420 will have more strength than the #41 chain because the side plates will be taller
. #40 will be the beefiest chain in this class. This will help with thicker sprockets since there is more room between the side plates. #41 will look just like the #420 chain, but will stand shorter.
What’s the difference between 520 and 525 chains?
The 5 part just describes the distance between the centers of the link pins (or wherever on the links, basically how long a link is) and the next two numbers describe the width of the chain. So
a 520 chain is going to be narrower than a 525(and thus require a narrower front and rear sprocket) and lighter
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