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Shimano Dura-Ace/XTR CN-HG901 11-Speed Chain

ShimanoDura-Ace/XTR CN-HG901 11-Speed Chain(Return to Product Page)

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Review by lml2000

Reviewed 10/21/2024
by lml2000
Cycling Enthusiast
Los Angeles, CA
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Worth

Prefer Shimano Dura-Ace chain over Ultegra, not because of less weight, but because of durability of material, resulting in a bit more mileage before replacing chain.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 5/16/2024
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Los Angeles, CA
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3 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
Worth the Extra Cost Over Ultegra

Decided to try Dura-ace chain over Ultegra after reading difference between the two Shimano chains is more than just weight. Dura-ace chain uses lighter metal alloy that is less resistant to wear or "stretch." Not my words, but what I read that caused me to try spending extra coin for a Dura-ace chain. My experience was chain wear was less than experience with Ultegra chain after roughly the same time or miles. Unless you're the type of rider who itches to replace chain sooner rather than later for fear of cassette wear, get a bit more wear from your chain, I'd recommend the Dura-ace over the Ultegra despite the slightly extra cost.

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Review by Mike

Reviewed 9/12/2024
by Mike
so cal
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Don�t buy from Amazon

Shimano Dura ace chains work properly a word of caution buy from a reputable dealer. I got a chain off of Amazon that came in Shimano packaging. That was a counterfeit.

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Review by CaptainPico

Reviewed 1/26/2024
by CaptainPico
Cycling Enthusiast
Pico Rivera, CA
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1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Expensive and hard for me to tell if its really worth it

My grouppo is DA 9100. The chain works well and lasts me about 2500 - 3000 miles. It is expensive and its pretty hard for me to say it is definitely better than the Ultegra and even the 105 equivalents which can be purchased at a much lower price. On the 10 speed versions Shimano only makes one model and it states its for 105, Ultegra and DA. I try to buy the DA chain only when its on sale and usually buy several at the same time as I go thru 2 to 3 chains per year.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 2/4/2021
by Anonymous
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1 of 9 customers found this review helpful.
Yippee!

I decided to splurge and buy a dura ace chain!

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Review by Luis

Reviewed 10/2/2020
by Luis
Portland, OR
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
The best in class

The dura ace chain is simply the best. Sturdy and smooth.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 4/11/2024
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Birmingham, AL
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Very smooth with new cassette

Don't normally get Dura Ace, but on sale was a good value. Really got it more for the durability than weight savings. I will notice more benefit from cutting burgers & fries than cutting weight on components.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 7/18/2024
by Anonymous
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Great chain

Best chain I've used.

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Review by William

Reviewed 7/20/2024
by William
Pittsburgh
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Great chain at a fair price

Been using these for decades. Not as durable as Ultegra chains, but durable enough if you take care of them.

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Review by LeeH

Reviewed 6/17/2024
by LeeH
Casual Cyclist
Florida
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
You can�t go wrong with DuraAce

Outstanding chain for my 11 speed Shimano Group Set.

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Review by Michael

Reviewed 2/1/2024
by Michael
Or
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Fantastic value on sale

Bought the hg901 chain as a gift for my wife. Great value when bought on sale. If not I would have opted for Ultegra/XT. These are extremely durable long wearing chains when taken care of properly.

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Review by BK

Reviewed 6/21/2024
by BK
Cycling Enthusiast
Clovis, CA
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Chain of choice

Use: Road cycling

Lite weight, longevity.

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Review by JuiceKing

Reviewed 9/21/2023
by JuiceKing
Cycling Enthusiast
Boston, MA
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Treat yourself to a nice chain

Your chain is probably the first part to wear out on your bike, so why not treat yourself to a little weight-saving upgrade? These last a long time provided that you don't let them rust...which will happen if you ride in the rain with a dry lube that washes off. I dock Shimano a value rating star for packing it with their single-use Quicklink. You have to buy a reusable one separately if you need to take the chain off.

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Review by Mark G

Reviewed 4/11/2024
by Mark G
Atlanta
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Beat chain you can buy.

Great chain! Great price at BTD. Quiet, smooth shifting & nickel plating makes em easier to keep clean (also looks great).

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Review by DJL

Reviewed 11/1/2021
by DJL
Cycling Enthusiast
San Francisco
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0 of 8 customers found this review helpful.
Probably a sturdy choice

It shifts just fine with the bike's Shimano 105 derailleurs. It's hard to be enthused about the a chain in this price range, but 11-speed chains generally seem to be pricey, and this one at least includes a quick link.

I use an inline chain cleaner every 2-3 rides, and a wax-based lubricant (White Lightning Clean Ride). Despite this regimen, this chain acquires a surprising amount of dirt in just a few miles. It's almost as if it has some sort of coating that combines with the wax, and it just won't go away.

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Review by SRC

Reviewed 5/18/2023
by SRC
Cycling Enthusiast
Browndburg, IN
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1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Great Chain!

The Dura-Ace/XTR chain is noticeably quieter and smoother than the Ultegra chain for only a few dollars more.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 4/13/2023
by Anonymous
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great product

This is an amazing option/upgrade. I am currently running this dura-ace chain with a 105 groupset and it works flawlessly. It also runs very smoothly and quiet as a waxed chain!

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Review by Alan T

Reviewed 11/5/2020
by Alan T
Cycling Enthusiast
San Fernando Valley
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Availability, Availability, Availability!

Had a hard time finding this in my LBS. Those who had it were price gouging, Those who didn't said it would be 3-4 weeks. Just another casualty of the pandemic. BTD has been a lifesaver on parts

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 6/7/2020
by Anonymous
Chicago, IL
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Exactly what I needed for a great price.

I used this 11-speed chain with FSA chainrings and Ultegra rear mech to replace my stretched one. The value is worth the upgrade for the weight weenies since it saves a few grams from the 105 or Tiagra chain with hollow pins and rollers. Comes with a quick link for easy installation.

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Review by TY

Reviewed 12/22/2023
by TY
Cycling Enthusiast
Newtown PA
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smooth shifting complete with power link

like the dura-ace version on my ultegra gruppo - don't care about the weight just like smoother shifting on a pre-electronic system!

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