KMC Chains – Suitable Bicycle Chains for Every Bike

The right bicycle chain depends on the type of shifting you have and the number of gears. For example, if your bike has 11 sprockets at the rear, you will need a KMC 11-speed chain. The following is a list of common bicycle chains and their most common use:

• 6-7-8-speed bicycle chains are chains for simple touring bikes and city bikes. They are inexpensive and downwardly compatible. This means that an 8-speed chain will also run on a 7-speed shifting system.
• The 9-speed bicycle chain is used for modern road bikes and mountain bikes when a high number of gears is required. They are usually somewhat narrower and offer high mileage with good care.
• KMC 10-speed chains are often used on gravel bikes, entry-level road bikes or mountain bikes.
• 11-speed chains from KMC are suitable for high-quality road bikes and mountain bikes with Shimano or SRAM shifting. They offer a high load capacity and have a precise manufacturing tolerance.
• 12-speed bicycle chains were initially used in the Eagle shifting systems from the manufacturer SRAM. They were initially aimed at professional mountain bikers, but there are now also cheaper Eagle models that appeal to a wider audience.

Derailleur gears must be able to withstand heavy loads and a variety of weather conditions and transmit shifting impulses smoothly and quietly. To achieve all this, KMC relies on high-quality materials and state-of-the-art technology. For example:

• The Z series has all the necessary quality features that a good bicycle chain needs. It is particularly suitable for city bikes and touring bikes.
• The X series was developed with the specific properties of Shimano and SRAM shifting in mind and meets the highest demands.

The hub gears are a practical and reliable alternative to derailleur gears. They can be shifted from a standing start, which is very useful in stop-and-go traffic. It requires less maintenance and the gear ratio in the middle gear is more effective. KMC offers a range of different bicycle chains for hub gears.

• e-Series Single speed Narrow
• Z-Series for electric bike Wide
• Z-Series for e-Bike Narrow
• X-Series
• S-Series
• B-Series
• K-Series SL
• K-Series
• HL-Series

KMC chains are known above all for their great durability, long service life and smooth transmission of pedal power. A large part of this is the highly efficient coatings.

• Chains with EPT coating are particularly resistant to rust. The EcoProTeQ treatment is non-toxic and extremely smooth. This gives a great look and low noise levels.
• The Diamond Like Coating (DLC) coating offers exceptional surface hardness and thus greatly reduces wear caused by abrasion. This enables an outstanding service life with the best shifting characteristics and a consistently attractive appearance.
• Ti-N stands for titanium nitride, a chemical compound of titanium and nitrogen. The resulting ceramic material is typically golden yellow in color and is characterized by corrosion resistance and high hardness.
• The KMC BlackTech is a two-step process in which the color is part of the material. The KMC chain in black is highly resistant to rust and keeps the rich black color permanently.
• The alloy metal nickel makes the chain corrosion-resistant, protects against rust and increases the hardness and toughness of the material.

Bicycle chains for mountain bikes have to withstand special features. They are much more exposed to mud and dirt, should be particularly light and transmit pedal power smoothly and smoothly. In addition, mountain bike shifting systems often have large rear sprockets. At BIKE24, you can buy KMC bike chains with up to 126 chain links for your mountain bike. The following chains are particularly suitable:

• Chains with Diamond Like Coating
• Chains with titanium nitride coating