Description Your Drivetrain Is Only As Strong As Its Chain
When you spin the cranks, you often take for granted every link of your chain grabbing every cog of your cassette every mile of every ride. That is, until the day it stops, leaving you stranded.
Prevent this by upgrading to Shimano's XT/Ultegra CN-HG701 11-Speed Chain. Its anti-friction Sil-Tec coating and precise, reliable construction ensure long life and smooth pedaling. Whether you're on the road, trail, or somewhere in the middle, the HG701's asymmetrical design will keep you shifting consistently through your 11-speed drivetrain so you can focus on enjoying your ride.
Features:
The racer's chain for mountain and road bikes
Anti-friction coating keeps lost watts to a minimum
Includes a quick link for easier installment
Sil-tec coating
Quick-link included
Compatible with all Shimano 11-speed drivetrains
Weight: 305g
B-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.
* Due to limited availability of this product, we are limiting the quantity per customer to 6 units to allow more of our customers to purchase this product. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
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Durable, dependable.
by Fuelfool
Competitive Racer
Blueridge Mountains NC
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.
Reviewed 4/28/2022
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Quality chain
Great chain easy to install prompt delivery
Reviewed 5/1/2022
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Glad I was able to purchase at this time
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Functional long life chain
Reviewed 5/4/2022
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The best!
Great wear and reliability. Comes with a convenient quick-link too.
Reviewed 4/28/2022
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Perfect chain for my needs
by Bagel Bob
Cycling Enthusiast
Lincoln, NE
This is the perfect chain for my needs. Super high quality without breaking the bank.
Reviewed 4/28/2022
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2 chains at a great price with great customer service
Chains still stored in my bike closet. Shimano bike chains have always served me well.
Reviewed 4/28/2022
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Genuine Shimano at a fair price
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
SW Florida
The real deal. Genuine Shimano, no fake stuff here. And at a fair price.
Reviewed 4/28/2022
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Solid and Practical!
by DPK
Competitive Racer
New Jersey
Been buying this chain for years. I bike 12000+ miles a year and this chain holds up so well.
Reviewed 4/28/2022
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Nice chain at a reasonable price.
All I use on all my bikes is ultegra shimano chains. They do there job well and are somewhat affordable compared to others.
Reviewed 4/30/2022
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It's a chain
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
New Hampshire
This chain is exactly what I expected. Seems fine, and will go on my bike, when the old one is worn to the point of needing replacement. I'm sure it will work as advertised
Reviewed 4/29/2022
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Excellent chain, quiet, easy to install
by tjross
Casual Cyclist
Portland, OR
I installed a new drivetrain, crankset, cassette and this chain and I'm completely happy with it.
Reviewed 4/28/2022
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great product & great price
precise & reliable with long life for a,great price
Reviewed 4/28/2022
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Quiet
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
SF Bay
I have run both the SRAM Force 22 and the Ultegra HG701on my 11speed Shimano Ultegra. The Ultegra/XT runs much quieter even when I have a SRAM cassette mounted.
Reviewed 4/29/2022
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Works well.
by Merlin
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland, OR
7 of 7 customers found this review helpful.
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.
Reviewed 2/14/2019
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Smooth shifting and durable
by Heath
Cycling Enthusiast
Missouri
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
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.
Reviewed 7/20/2021
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Great chain
A great chain that shifts well. It replaced my 105.
Reviewed 1/20/2022
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Good chain, better when on sale!
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Have never had any issues with Shimano chains, and this one is no exception. Got this for my friend's bike that I tuned up for him. Really like that it comes with a quick link, as I always order a KMC link to go with the 10-spd ultegra chain for my bike if it happens to be on sale. Not sure if it's just in my head, but I feel like Shimano chains run just a little quieter than KMC, but shifting performance and longevity are very similar, so I tend to go with KMC more often simply due to price, but I like grabbing Shimano occasionally when they have a good deal going.
Reviewed 8/6/2020
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11 speed chain
by Rob
Cycling Enthusiast
Rhinebeck NY
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
It's more durable than the dura ace chain and the weight difference is negligible.
Reviewed 1/13/2022
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Great value
Hard to get quality 11 speed chain
Reviewed 1/15/2022
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Shimano Chains for Shimano Drivetrains
by grajkovic
Daily Commuter
Issaquah, Washington
It's a chain. It does chain stuff - it is reliable, sturdy and durable. These come with a master link aka quick link aka missing link. I use these chains on my Ultegra Di2 11-speed setups. Keep the chains clean and serviced, and they'll last quite a while. I can run about 4,000 miles on one until I am due for a replacement, and I remove them and clean them in an ultrasonic parts cleaner about every 1,500 miles. I clean and re-lubricate them about every 150 miles, or when I get them visibly dirty - whichever comes first.
Reviewed 6/22/2020
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