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XT/Ultegra CN-HG701 11-Speed Chain
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XT/Ultegra CN-HG701 11-Speed Chain
When you turn the pedals, you often take for granted that each link of your chain will go on grabbing each cog of your cassette for every mile of every ride. That is, until the day it stops, and you're left standing in the shoulder questioning your life decisions with a stretched, broken, and useless chain. If you're in this position, we'd recommend 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.
Details
- 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
- Item #SHI00CR
- Material
- Sil-Tec coating
- Links
- 126
- Connection
- quick link
- Compatible Components
- Shimano 11-speed
- Includes
- quick link
- Claimed Weight
- 9oz (257g)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2 years
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which drivetrains is the CN-HG701 chain made for?
It is Shimano's 11-speed chain at the Ultegra (road) and Deore XT (mountain) level, so it fits 11-speed road and mountain drivetrains. Pair it with an 11-speed cassette; 10- and 12-speed chains are a different width and will not shift properly on an 11-speed setup.Does it matter which way the chain goes on?
Yes. Shimano's 11-speed chains are directional: the outer plates carry a stamped marking that should face outward, away from the wheel. Installed backwards, the chain still runs but shifts less smoothly and more noisily.How do I join the chain?
Use a Shimano 11-speed quick link or a Shimano 11-speed connecting pin, snapping off the pin's guide section once it is pressed through. Never push an original pin back in, and Shimano does not recommend reopening and reusing its quick links.How do I size a new chain?
For most derailleur setups, wrap the chain over the largest chainring and largest cog without threading it through the derailleur, then add two links and remove the rest. Remove links in inner-and-outer pairs, and check the derailleur's own instructions if it specifies a different method.When should I replace an 11-speed chain?
Measure it regularly with a chain checker and replace it at about 0.5 percent elongation. Running a stretched chain wears the cassette and chainrings, which then have to be replaced along with it. Keeping the chain clean and lubed slows that wear.