As many know, this is a hollow pin chain made for Shimano by KMC chains. Its great durability and seems to outlast my last chian which was an Ultegra 11 speed. So far 4000 mikes on the dura ace chain completely stripped and using Silca chain wax. Rides like Buttah....lol
Oh-oh, what's a chain got to do, got to do with it?
What's a chain but a second-hand bike part?
What's a chain got to do, got to do with it?
Who needs a chain when a chain can be broken?
Get a Dura-Ace chain, it's butter smooth and won't break your heart.
I ride approximately 5,000 mi/yr and refit my mount with a Dura Ace 11sp chain at or around 3,000 miles. How do you not have confidence in Shimano? The rest of you can have Sram, Campy and KMC. I'll stay with ol' blue.
Great chain equals great shifting, money well spent
Quiet. Smooth. Durable. Use this on all our bikes.
I've been using DA and Ultegra cassettes for 20 years. I typically use Ultegra on my trainer wheel and DA on my road wheel. The DA has outlasted the Ultegra by 21 year in and year out. With a matched DA chain I usually get about 4000 miles of road riding before replacing.
Love this chain , super mileage when used with Boeshield t 9 6000 oiling every 120 or so
This could be the lightest chain on the market but as a result may not last as long as a heavier model.
Good combination of reliability, performance and cost. Excellent chain at this price. And Shimano is finally on board with quick links.
Love it but nothing much different from Ultegra
This chain is great for the style of riding that I do. No complaints from me.
It's dura-ace. It is a great chain.
Durability not as long as Shimano Ultegra Chains. But prefer to use this as the rest of my bike has Dura Ace components. Lighter than Ulegra.
Shimano is a good, predictable chain. It lasts as long as more expensive competitors. Shimano is now including a quick-link instead of a connecting pin. Most will probably like that. I find it easier to join the chain with a pin than with the quick-link. I have tools for both methods. And you still need a chain pin tool to shorten a new chain to its proper length.
CHAIN IS SMOOTH - BUT QUICK LINK REQUIRES A LOT OF EFFORT WITHOUT TOOL
Best chain for crisp shifting
Now that Shimano offers a quick link, all you need is a chain breaker for a quick (reliable) chain replacement.
Buy a Park Tools chain checker, and replace at 0.5. Your drivetrain will thank you!
No more pins, quick link included.
I love the new quick link - finally!
I purchased the 11-speed chain for future use due to the price being GREAT. Unknown about having to use a special tool that I've may have read about or not. This is my first 11-speed and all my other bikes have 10-speed Dura-Ace or Ultegra components and I'm happy with them.
