{"id":5188,"date":"2025-07-28T15:36:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T13:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stromer-tech.info\/ht-faq\/new-faq-question-195\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T17:33:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T15:33:03","slug":"new-faq-question-195","status":"publish","type":"ht_faq","link":"https:\/\/wp.stromer-tech.info\/en\/ht-faq\/new-faq-question-195\/","title":{"rendered":"Chain - number of links \/ brand?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The number of chain links depends on various factors. You need the length of the chainstay, the number of teeth on the (largest) chainring and the smallest sprocket as well as the number of teeth on the chain rollers. Once you have all the information, you can calculate the number of links with a Chain calculator<\/a> be calculated.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The following table is calculated for the Stromer model range.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Tip: <\/strong>Before replacing, count the links of the old chain and then order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does Stromer use?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

KMC chains are usually used. Since a Shimano changer and a cassette are often used, Shimano chains are also suitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n