What is a 520 sprocket?
Explains chain pitch, fitment, and why 520 matters for off-road bikes.
Knowledge base
These pages are written to answer common sprocket, fitment, material, and OEM questions in a short, factual way. Start here when you need a direct explanation rather than a product card.
Explains chain pitch, fitment, and why 520 matters for off-road bikes.
Shows how front and rear tooth changes affect acceleration, traction, and speed.
Notes on a heat-treatable alloy steel used in hard-wearing sprocket programs.
Why aluminium rear sprockets trade wear life for lower rotating mass.
Practical comparison for riders, fleets, and race builds.
How geometry, tooling, heat treatment, and inspection fit together.
The dimensions and checks that matter before ordering or production.
What a buyer should provide for a batch or private-label sprocket program.
Source pages connect back to /products/sprockets/, /b2b/, /contact/, and the sprocket finder where fitment lookup is needed.
Trail readiness / drivetrain reliability
These pages answer broad ride-prep questions from a drivetrain and sprocket point of view without turning Langbiang Gravity into a general trail guide.
Pre-ride checks for chain slack, sprocket teeth, bolts, master link, and chain guide condition.
Practical inspection steps for riders who want to catch drivetrain problems before they leave.
What hooked teeth, noise, and chain lift usually mean on a worn drivetrain.
Gearing tradeoffs for steep technical terrain, open trails, and fitment verification.
Chain derailment, loose hardware, worn parts, and the right response when the ride goes wrong.
Small emergency kit guidance for chain, sprocket, and recovery situations on a ride.