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Shimano Ultegra/XT CN-HG701 11-Speed Chain

ShimanoUltegra/XT CN-HG701 11-Speed Chain(Return to Product Page)

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Review by Michael

Reviewed 9/9/2024
by Michael
Wi
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Typical Ultegra quality

Fantastic bang for your buck chain.

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Review by Ray

Reviewed 9/2/2024
by Ray
Cycling Enthusiast
Adirondacks, NY
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Solid chain, shifts well

Performs as expected I put about 1500miles on them.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 8/30/2024
by Anonymous
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Best chain for my bike

I have ultegra group set and this is a great chain for my bike!

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Review by brs

Reviewed 8/30/2024
by brs
Southeastern PA
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Shimano 11 speed chain

Great chain with easy installation

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Review by Peter

Reviewed 7/15/2024
by Peter
SF Bay area
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Normal chain, works fine

Nothing special about the Shimano chains. I like that now they include a master link in each package. I try to remember and oil it about every 250 miles. Make sure to measure the "stretch" and change the chain before it reaches the worn mark.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 6/7/2024
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Vancouver, WA
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Shifts smoothly - just works

I have tried using other brands of chains on Shimano systems. They work OK, but I just have slightly better shifting smoothness and few problems when I use the Shimano chains. The price is very affordable when you pick them up on a Daily Special.

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Review by Michael

Reviewed 7/26/2024
by Michael
Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Best bang for your buck

As always great genuine product. Can't go wrong with anything Ultegra!

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Review by tedmjr2

Reviewed 5/13/2024
by tedmjr2
Cycling Enthusiast
Chula Vista, CA
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Replacement for Shimano HG601

Needed a new chain to "hot wax" and this upgrade to my old HG601 fit the bill. I was really surprised and happy when the 30-day price guarantee kicked in and BTD credited the balance to my account!

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Review by Rick

Reviewed 7/4/2024
by Rick
Vancouver, WA
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Good Chain

Replaced my cassette and therefore needed to replace my chain. The gear shifts are smooth. I like this chain. Got it on sale for just a few dollars more than the Ultegra. I would recommend.

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Review by NC cyclist

Reviewed 8/11/2023
by NC cyclist
Raleigh NC
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Arrived quickly in good order

Purchased to replace Shimano Ultegra 11speed road bike chain. It arrived in good order and is working perfectly. Installation is in a specific orientation so chain engraved notations are facing outward. A chain break tool is required to remove links and properly size the chain by pushing out a link pin. Requires a surprising amount of force. Reconnecting using the supplied quick link which adds two link pins. In my case 112 total links = 110 plus two from quick link reconnection.

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Review by John Kappelman

Reviewed 3/7/2024
by John Kappelman
Northern Wisconsin
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Always have a fresh, waxed quality chain ready!

The Shimano's CN-HG701 11 Speed XT/Ultegra Chains are flawless on the electronic shifting drivetrains. I routinely clean and then hot wax all my chains. They�re whisper quiet, the entire drivetrain stays clean as a whistle, and I keep several chains cleaned, waxed, and ready to go. Having several chains saves time as I can quickly clean and wax several chains at once, and no dirty chain lube products on me, or my bike!

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Review by Merlin

Reviewed 2/14/2019
by Merlin
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland, OR
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8 of 8 customers found this review helpful.
Works well.

Just put this new chain on. It uses a quick link instead of the old pin technology. That seemed to simplify installation for me.

I'll definitely pick this chain for my the replacement on another bike.

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Review by Stuart

Reviewed 11/24/2023
by Stuart
Cycling Enthusiast
Houston, TX
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
The standard for quality

The ratio of longevity to weight can't be topped. I wax my chains, ride about 150 miles per week, and these never seem to wear out. Even if you happen to have a DuraAce groupset, I would use this chain.

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Review by S Nelson

Reviewed 9/8/2023
by S Nelson
Daily Commuter
DuPont, WA
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Best chain ever

This is the only chain I use on Shimano drive trains. Great value, great wear if you look after it. shifts great.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 3/4/2024
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
SW Fla.
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Genuine Shimano, no worries about fake chains

During covid when parts were hard to come by I was a victim of a fake chain bought on eBay . No worries of any fakes on BTD.

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Review by Heath

Reviewed 7/20/2021
by Heath
Cycling Enthusiast
Missouri
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Smooth shifting and durable

I just can't find a better chain than this for my Shimano 105 set-up. I ride mostly gravel and this chain hold up to constant sandstone and limestone gravel roads. I ride about 4000 miles annually, and go through 3-4 chains/year.

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Review by SF Dude

Reviewed 1/18/2024
by SF Dude
Cycling Enthusiast
San Francisco, CA
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Chain that I would recommend to others

Super durable and high quality chain. Currently testing it with Silca Wax products and found that it is extremely suitable for this use case.

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Review by DPK Cyclist

Reviewed 1/4/2024
by DPK Cyclist
Competitive Racer
North Carolina
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Great source for chains!

Great chain. Been using this one for years and it works like a gem.

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Review by drerle

Reviewed 4/11/2023
by drerle
Cycling Enthusiast
Northern NJ
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3 of 7 customers found this review helpful.
Out of spec out of the box, reached 0.75% after 742 miles.

This chain came out of the box with 0.5% chain wear and hit 0.75% after just 742 miles.

I suspect that some of these chains are counterfeit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79K-T0RWV84

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Review by mike t

Reviewed 12/4/2023
by mike t
Competitive Racer
arizona
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go to chain

Shimano on Shimano. just works

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