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Shimano Ultegra CN-6701 10-Speed Chain

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Description

Save Weight Without Sacrificing Strength

In keeping with Shimano's habit of trickle-down technology from group to group, this 10-speed Ultegra chain features an asymmetrical design just like its Dura-Ace 7900 big sibling.

This unique construction consists of differently shaped inner and outer plates. The inner plates are made to mate precisely with Shimano 10-speed cassettes, so shifting into larger cogs is quicker and wears less on the chain and cassette. The outer plates, meanwhile, are mated to the ramps and pins on the large chainring, for faster shifting into the big ring. The larger outer plates also lower the likelihood of chain-suck — the chain falling between the crank and bottom bracket shell.

Perforations in the chain save weight without sacrificing strength. This 6701 chain is a few grams lighter than the 6700 that came before it, with even better durability.

The CN-6701 Chain uses the standard Shimano 10-speed connecting pin and is compatible with double cranksets only. 116 links. 267 grams.

Note: For triple cranksets, we recommend the CN-7801.

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.

The product weight specified is an approximate weight based on the manufacturer's specifications (if available) or our measurement of one or two examples. For most products, the weight will typically vary by 5% to 10%.

Specifications

Weight: 276 grams

Weight: 276 grams

Group Compatibility: Shimano 10 Speed Doubles 

Chain Application: 10-Speed 

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Reviewed 1/19/2024
by mech130
Cycling Enthusiast
Western, NJ
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Shimano Ultegra 10 Speed Chain

Replaced a worn out 105 chain with this chain on a friends Salsa Vaya with a Shimano 105 triple groupset. No issues.

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Reviewed 5/11/2020
by cadrmof
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5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
Great everyday chain

I buy a number of these chains when they are on sale and each will last me about 2,000 to 2,500 miles. I clean the chain every 100 miles and lube with a dry teflon spray which gets out the majority of the road gunk and provides another smooth ride and performance stroke. Park tool has a nice chain tester to determine best time to replace, prior to waiting and have the chain slipping or jumping gears. Ride on... smoothly!

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Reviewed 5/14/2020
by DRERLE
Cycling Enthusiast
NYNJ
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3 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
New chain shows out of spec stretch to 0.5%

Be careful when you buy this Shimano chain. Three of the last four that I bought or checked at the store already showed 0.5% of chain stretch out of the box, using a Park tool. In other words, two thirds of the wear was already present in the new chain. I gave up and bought a KMC chain which was solidly at 0% wear.

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Reviewed 5/8/2020
by ambodisco
SF Bay Area
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Perfect

Easy to install. I had a park chain tool that I had previously ordered from bike tires direct. Fitted to my older 9 speed S-Works Durace

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Reviewed 7/29/2021
by Anonymous
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
smooth, actually best chain I have had

smooth error free shifts, like a new bike

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Reviewed 7/27/2017
by Steve S.
Cycling Enthusiast
Seattle, WA
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7 of 7 customers found this review helpful.
Works great with new Shimano Cassette

New Shimano 6700 chain works great with a new replacement Shimano 6700 cassette. Both purchased from Bike Tires Direct. No complaints from this happy bike rider.

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Reviewed 7/20/2017
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
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5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
reliable.

Just a rock solid, well priced, chain. Have been using the Ultegra on all my bikes for years. Clean, lube, replace when my Go, No Go chain checker tells me to. No need to over sell it!

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Reviewed 7/3/2017
by cyclin c
Santa Rosa
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4 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
Most reliable bike chain

I've tried other chains that cost less and was not satisfied.the shimano chain last many miles if you take care of your drive train by cleaning, etc.

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Reviewed 6/1/2017
by Gary
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland, OR
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8 of 8 customers found this review helpful.
Works great, shifts smooth but installation not fool proof

Okay the chain works great and is the high quality we expect and get from Shimano. My only caveat is that installation of this chain is not as easy or foolproof as with the SRAM or KMC products. I learned the hard way-the link pin must be inserted correctly or the chain can break. In my case the chain broke as I was climbing a hill, and locked up in the rear derailleur which then tore through the chainstay of my titanium Litespeed on its maiden voyage. A bitter pill for sure, for which I don't blame Shimano. I simply want to warn users of this system that installing this chain correctly is important. Since this disaster I have installed these without a problem and run them on more than one of my bikes, so all good now. But a tough way to learn I hope other buyers avoid.

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Reviewed 1/24/2017
by tjg6548
Cycling Enthusiast
Minnesota
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4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Very smooth shifting

Easy install and very smooth shifting when used with shimano cassette

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Reviewed 1/6/2017
by Merlin
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland OR
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Works well!

I guess a chain could be awesome but not sure. Got this one to replace worn Dura Ace chain on rain bike.

New chain works great. And the price was extremely reasonable.

In fact I sold some Dura Ace 10 speed chains (new) on eBay, bought and extra one of these and had extra $$$ in my pocket afterward. That's a win-win!!!!

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Reviewed 12/30/2016
by Mel
Cycling Enthusiast
Sacramento, CA
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
It's Shimano! What else needs to be said!

A great chain for a great price. Keeps the wheels turning!

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Reviewed 4/16/2015
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Chicago
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
More durable than 105, cheaper than Dura-Ace by alot, same performance.

More durable than 105, performs like Dura-Ace at a much lower price. Save more, buy on sale..

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Reviewed 3/16/2015
by McSpiffy
Cycling Enthusiast
Chicagoland
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
The Shimano Ultra CN-6701 chain is reliable, well-built and dependable

If you're tired of looking for the weakest link (I always wanted to use that phrase in a sentence . . .) then perhaps its time to replace/upgrade your chain! I have two bicycles with Shimano 10 speed components (105 and Ultegra ) and opted to replace the chain and cassette, swapping the 105 components for Ultegra. This was a no-brainer . . . great components at a phenomenal price! You really can't go wrong with the Shimano Ultra CN6701 chain - replace your chain today!

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Reviewed 6/26/2020
by Jmanna
Williamsville NY
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4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Solid chain and easy to install

Easy to install. Good price. Reliable and solid product.

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Reviewed 10/16/2014
by Stuk
Cycling Enthusiast
Park city Utah
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Quiet chain

Took the old worn one off and put this one on. Quick lube and it's working great. Nice and quiet with easy gear shifting. Nothing beats a quiet bike

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Reviewed 2/28/2014
by runningisfree
Cycling Enthusiast
Radnor, PA
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Dependable workhorse chain

This is what I use with my Dura Ace set up. On my 2007 Trek 5.5 Madone, I have replaced original cassette with a Shimano Ultegra CS-6700 10-speed and used this Shimano Ultegra CN-6701 chain. Learning how to install was done using youtube videos and luckily I got it on the first try. You will need a chain tool to size and install a new pin. For the price, I go with Ultegra over Dura Ace any day.

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Reviewed 10/24/2013
by CoMoSteve
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Smooth running chain

I get between 1200 and 2000 miles out of these. I'm a big guy and tend to spin at lower cadence and I climb a lot. Given my riding style I tend to stretch chains out faster than an average rider.

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Reviewed 12/22/2019
by Steve
Daily Commuter
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3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Great chain!

I put a new one of these on bike annually. Do this instead of replacing the whole drivetrain. I have never had issues.

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Reviewed 11/18/2019
by Cicliman
Salem, OR
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4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Great chain

I decided to try Shimano chain on my Shimano 105 group bike after using other brands for many years. Shifting is flawless and crisp. It was a great decision. I fully recommend this chain.

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