{"id":510,"date":"2019-10-12T10:37:07","date_gmt":"2019-10-12T10:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mountainbikeexpert.com\/?p=510"},"modified":"2023-07-27T17:37:52","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T17:37:52","slug":"what-mountain-bike-chain-do-you-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mountainbikeexpert.com\/what-mountain-bike-chain-do-you-need\/","title":{"rendered":"What mountain bike chain do you need?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The mountain bike chain is one of the most important parts of the bicycle as it transfers the power from the paddle to the wheels. Since the chain of your mountain bike is handling all the paddling power and pushing the bike forward it wouldn\u2019t come as a surprise that the chain of your mountain bike needs regular care and maintenance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But most of the riders don\u2019t have enough knowledge about chains in fact the majority of riders think that all chains are the same. But in reality, there are different types of chains available, and all of them have different applications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What mountain bike chain do you need?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct type of chain depends on the type of riding your bike is made for, and the number of gears it has. Chains from most manufacturers should fit, as long as the chain is made from good quality material and matches the number of sprockets in your bike\u2019s rear cassette. Some mountain bikes have 9, 10, 11, and sometimes even 12 sprockets in their rear cassette, and the <\/strong>length of the chain for each of these bikes will be different.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The manufacturer of the chain you pick can also make some difference when it comes to proper fitting and power delivery because cassettes made by some companies such as Campagnolo don\u2019t sit well with chains from other manufacturers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But Whenever you are getting a chain for your mountain bike, make sure to get a new one instead of buying a used one because chains are often replaced when they have completed their working lifecycle, and if you get a used chain, you might end up with a failed chain or one that is close to failing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find mountain bike chains with different specifications and lengths at a wide price spectrum. Therefore, selecting the correct length for your mountain bike chain can become tricky with so many options available. If you fail to get the correct type of chain that is best suited to your mountain bike it can make the ride rougher, noisier, and less enjoyable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is why we are going to explain everything you need to know so you can pick the best kind of chain for your mountain bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to choose the best chain for your\nmountain bike?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below\nare some steps that you can follow to find out the best fitting chain for your\nmountain bike, so make a pen and paper ready to\nnote down all the information you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Finding out the number of gears on your bike<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t know the number of gears your mountain bike has, you can easily find out by looking at your bike’s rear cassette. Pay attention to how many sprockets the rear cassette of your mountain bike has. The number of sprockets in your bike\u2019s rear hub will tell you how many gears your bike has. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The majority of modern mountain bikes come with at least 11 sprockets in the rear cassette which means they have 11 gears. But in older bikes, this number can be as low as 5 or 8. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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