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Bicycle Chain Length Calculator

Transmission Type = 1
Chainstay Type = 1
Chainstay Length =
Biggest Front Cog =
Biggest Rear Cog =
Recommended Chain Length =

Help

Calculates the chain length (in links or inches) for a bicycle with or without a derailleur.
Calculation derived from [http://www.machinehead-software.co.uk/bike/chain_length/chainlengthcalc.html|Machinehead Software].

Examples

How many links in a chain for a fixed chainstay derailleur bicycle with 50 cogs on the front and 28 on the back? The chainstay is 17.25".
- Transmission Type: Derailleur
- Chainstay Type: Fixed
- Chainstay Length [in]: 17.25
- Biggest Front Cog [#teeth]: 50
- Biggest Rear Cog [#teeth]: 28
The recommended chain length is 56 links.

Keywords

Transmission Type
Chainstay Type
Chainstay Length
Biggest Front Cog
Biggest Rear Cog
Recommended Chain Length
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