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Review by cycling after 50Reviewed 9/22/2023by cycling after 50Competitive RacerKnoxville TNGreat 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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I added this chain to my 400-500 mile rotation.....it's perfect for my road bike training....
Review by NC cyclistReviewed 8/11/2023by NC cyclistRaleigh NCArrived quickly in good orderPurchased to replace Shimano Ultegra 11speed road bike chain. It arrived in good order and is working perfectly. Installation is in a specific orientation so chain engraved notations are facing outward. A chain break tool is required to remove links and properly size the chain by pushing out a link pin. Requires a surprising amount of force. Reconnecting using the supplied quick link which adds two link pins. In my case 112 total links = 110 plus two from quick link reconnection.
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Purchased to replace Shimano Ultegra 11speed road bike chain. It arrived in good order and is working perfectly. Installation is in a specific orientation so chain engraved notations are facing outward. A chain break tool is required to remove links and properly size the chain by pushing out a link pin. Requires a surprising amount of force. Reconnecting using the supplied quick link which adds two link pins. In my case 112 total links = 110 plus two from quick link reconnection.
Review by S NelsonReviewed 9/8/2023by S NelsonDaily CommuterDuPont, WABest chain everThis is the only chain I use on Shimano drive trains. Great value, great wear if you look after it. shifts great.
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This is the only chain I use on Shimano drive trains. Great value, great wear if you look after it. shifts great.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 9/11/2023by AnonymousClearwater FL 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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Easy change from worn chain. Had to adjust derailleur slightly after install. Shifts quickly and quietly. The supplied Quick Link works great!
Review by AnonymousReviewed 7/17/2023by AnonymousDaily CommuterSan Jose CAShimano chain. Always goodBeen 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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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.
Review by drerleReviewed 4/11/2023by drerleCycling EnthusiastNorthern NJ3 of 5 customers found this review helpful.Out of spec out of the box, reached 0.75% after 742 miles.This chain came out of the box with 0.5% chain wear and hit 0.75% after just 742 miles.
I suspect that some of these chains are counterfeit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79K-T0RWV84
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This chain came out of the box with 0.5% chain wear and hit 0.75% after just 742 miles.
I suspect that some of these chains are counterfeit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79K-T0RWV84
Review by MerlinReviewed 2/14/2019by MerlinCycling EnthusiastPortland, OR8 of 8 customers found this review helpful.Works well.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.
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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.
Review by Alan T.Reviewed 6/19/2023by Alan T.AzShimano 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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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!
Review by HeathReviewed 7/20/2021by HeathCycling EnthusiastMissouri1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Smooth shifting and durableI 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.
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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.
Review by DrerleReviewed 10/31/2022by DrerleNJ2 of 6 customers found this review helpful.0.5% Chain wear out of the boxI 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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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.
Review by nortengReviewed 3/17/2023by nortengCycling Enthusiastoakland, cagreat ultegra chainTop 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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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.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 3/10/2023by Anonymous11 spd chain ultegraJust what I ordered. Very fast shipping ????
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Just what I ordered. Very fast shipping ????
Review by OR_bikerReviewed 8/6/2020by OR_bikerPortland, OR1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Good chain, better when on sale!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.
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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.
Review by SocksReviewed 5/30/2022by SocksCycling EnthusiastAlbuquerque 1 of 1 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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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.
Review by Jon HReviewed 4/28/2022by Jon HCycling EnthusiastChicago, IL2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Ultegra 11spd ChainAbout 98% of Dura-Ace for 20% less $$$. No discernable difference for me--and an even better deal when on sale at BTD. Per usual, the BTD experience is swift and very affordable. Would def order the same chain from BTD again when this one wears out.
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About 98% of Dura-Ace for 20% less $$$. 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.
Review by FuelfoolReviewed 4/28/2022by FuelfoolCompetitive RacerBlueridge Mountains NC1 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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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.
Review by davidshiloh4Reviewed 3/5/2020by davidshiloh4Cycling EnthusiastAurora, Colorado1 of 1 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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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.
Review by AlexandriaBikerReviewed 8/22/2019by AlexandriaBikerCycling EnthusiastAlexandria VAReplace your Shimano 11-Speed chain sooner rather than laterThe 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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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.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 11/24/2022by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastSoutheast Florida Tampa Bay areaBest price on the 701 chainMakes perfect with Shimano 105 components
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Makes perfect with Shimano 105 components
Review by Bill LReviewed 2/13/2019by Bill LCompetitive RacerSavannah, Georgia1 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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economical, durable, quality.
will perform better against other similar products,