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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 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 davidshiloh4

Reviewed 3/5/2020
by davidshiloh4
Cycling Enthusiast
Aurora, Colorado
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1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Best Value Chain out there!

Great value chain that lasts many miles. Always prefer the Ultegra because of price as it's a much better deal than the Dura Ace that provides only a small weight allowance.

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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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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 11/30/2023
by Anonymous
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Came very well package.

Thank the the staff there on helping me select the right compatible components for my bike.

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Review by Drerle

Reviewed 10/31/2022
by Drerle
NJ
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2 of 7 customers found this review helpful.
0.5% Chain wear out of the box

I urge you to check your chain with a chain wear tool before you install it. I�ve had several new Shimano chains arrive with 2/3 of their wear already present (0.5%) in the new chain. The KMC chains I have bought arrived with 0% wear.

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Review by AlexandriaBiker

Reviewed 8/22/2019
by AlexandriaBiker
Cycling Enthusiast
Alexandria VA
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Replace your Shimano 11-Speed chain sooner rather than later

The quickest and easiest way to renew your drivetrain is by replacing the chain. If you use Shimano Ultegra 11 this is the only chain to buy. Its an exact match with the Shimano 11 drivetrain cassette and chainrings. Replacing the chain more often will reduce wear on the expensive cogs.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 11/2/2023
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Decatur, GA
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Smooth and reliable chain

I like the quick disconnect feature of this chain. It also is smooth and quiet.

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Review by KatyTX

Reviewed 10/16/2023
by KatyTX
Cycling Enthusiast
Houston
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Way better than KMC

I put a KMC on my Gravel bike and it only lasted a couple hundred miles before it was stretched out. The Shimano has held up quite a bit better.

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Review by Bill L

Reviewed 2/13/2019
by  Bill L
Competitive Racer
Savannah, Georgia
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
super smooth shifting, smooth running and superior durability.

economical, durable, quality.

will perform better against other similar products,

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Review by cycling after 50

Reviewed 9/22/2023
by cycling after 50
Competitive Racer
Knoxville TN
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great product at a fair price!!

I added this chain to my 400-500 mile rotation.....it's perfect for my road bike training....

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 9/11/2023
by Anonymous
Clearwater FL
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Works well

Easy change from worn chain. Had to adjust derailleur slightly after install. Shifts quickly and quietly. The supplied Quick Link works great!

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Review by Socks

Reviewed 5/30/2022
by Socks
Cycling Enthusiast
Albuquerque
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
No issues

I bought my chains here at different sale prices over a couple weeks. Very confusing. But the chains work well and last as well as my cleaning process of 150 miles. As others have noted an Ultegra drive train is noisier than Dura Ace but it's minor.

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Review by Jon H

Reviewed 4/28/2022
by Jon H
Cycling Enthusiast
Chicago, IL
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Ultegra 11spd Chain

About 98% of Dura-Ace for 20% less $$$. No discernable difference for me--and an even better deal when on sale at BTD. Per usual, the BTD experience is swift and very affordable. Would def order the same chain from BTD again when this one wears out.

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Review by Fuelfool

Reviewed 4/28/2022
by Fuelfool
Competitive Racer
Blueridge Mountains NC
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Durable, dependable.

What can I say? In thirty years of riding and racing I have broken two chains, and both were nine or ten speed many years ago. Have not broken any 11s or 12s, and I'm no lightweight. Thankfully, Shimano finally joined the quick-link crowd so thorough cleaning and lubing is now a breeze. I typically buy one rung below top tier stuff on consumables. XT is a decent value if you catch a sale.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 7/17/2023
by Anonymous
Daily Commuter
San Jose CA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Shimano chain. Always good

Been using Shimano chains for the past 20 years. 9spd, 10spd, 11spd. They work fine. Don't last forever, but they work fine. Now it's nice, Shimano includes quick-links with their chains.

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Review by Alan T.

Reviewed 6/19/2023
by Alan T.
Az
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Shimano Ultegra 11 speed chain

You can't beat this product for price and quality! The Shimano CN-HG701 11 speed Ultegra is easy to install, priced right and lasts for many, many miles!

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Review by Sarto

Reviewed 3/23/2017
by Sarto
Cycling Enthusiast
Livermore, CA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great chain at a great price

Shifts just as good as my Dura Ace chain, but a half the price. It's a win win.

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Review by norteng

Reviewed 3/17/2023
by norteng
Cycling Enthusiast
oakland, ca
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great ultegra chain

Top quality shimano ultegra chain and as always fast shipping and service from biketiresdirect. Waiting for a "deal of the day" value discounts makes this a wonderful opportunistic buy.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 6/4/2021
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
San Diego, CA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Way better than KMB chain!

A bike shop installed KMC chain on one of my bikes when it was in for some maintenance. Now that I have side by side comparison (w/this Ultegra chain), KMC chain is always much louder and it feels like it's dirty or something - like there's some extra friction. Mind you that I always clean & lube the chain after every ride (it's very dusty in San Diego).

I'll be replacing the KMC chain on my second bike for this Ultegra chain!

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