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Shimano Ultegra/XT CN-HG701 11-Speed Chain

ShimanoUltegra/XT CN-HG701 11-Speed Chain(Return to Product Page)

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Review by Marc K.

Reviewed 5/23/2025
by Marc K.
Brevard, NC
Overall Rating
Great chain

Shimano makes a solid chain. No problems at all. It does the job very well.

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Review by grajkovic

Reviewed 6/22/2020
by grajkovic
Daily Commuter
Issaquah, Washington
Overall Rating
Shimano Chains for Shimano Drivetrains

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.

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Review by Harry

Reviewed 1/20/2023
by Harry
Cycling Enthusiast
Albany NY
Overall Rating
Great chain as advertised

Quick, smooth shifting, durable upgrade to 105. This is my standard chain now.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 9/13/2024
by Anonymous
Overall Rating
A great product

It's a chain that works as it should, I have always got high mileage out of Shimano chains with proper maintenance.

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Review by PeterH

Reviewed 9/2/2024
by PeterH
Cycling Enthusiast
McMinnville OR
Overall Rating
Good Chain

This chain is working well for me. It shifts smoothly. It comes long. So I had to remove a short piece before installing it. Installation went fine.

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Review by Bikeboy

Reviewed 6/29/2017
by Bikeboy
Cycling Enthusiast
SW Virginia
Overall Rating
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Tough little chain

I'm a big boy (245 lbs) and usually ate at least one chain per season if not two with Ultegra 10 spd chains. After upgrading to 11 spd Ultegra and chains I now get about a year and a half to two years from the newer Shimano 11 spd chains. Articles suggest using these chains for 10 spd drivetrains as well because of their superior construction, materials, and longevity.

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Review by UtahGF

Reviewed 10/10/2022
by UtahGF
Cycling Enthusiast
Syracuse, Utah
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Smooth and light

Definitely shifts well, and is lighter than the 105 version. But it seems to wear as fast or faster than the 105, and definitely costs more. Not sure it's worth the extra bucks and weight savings.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 6/10/2024
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Camas, WA
Overall Rating
Good quality and longevity.

I use this chain for my GRX DI2 group set. It is good quality and longevity.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 7/20/2021
by Anonymous
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0 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Great chain but expensive

It is the only option on Ultegra and Durace according to Shimano. They last 1500-2000 miles and at $40-$50, they are not cheap. Great chain but I wish there were more options.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 11/9/2023
by Anonymous
Overall Rating
Just a chain really

Great chain

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Review by JB

Reviewed 9/25/2020
by JB
Cycling Enthusiast
Mission Viejo, CA
Overall Rating
Excellent 11 Speed Chain

Smooth shifting, long lasting chain at a good price. I prefer not to mix brands on my drive train - Shimano cassette, crank and chain on my Di2 road bike. Likewise, I use only Sram chain, crank and cassette on my mountain bike. Compatibility insures everything works as it was engineered

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 6/26/2023
by Anonymous
Overall Rating
Consistent

Always have used Shimano chains and always have great results. Smooth shifting and quiet with easy installation.

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Review by DT

Reviewed 6/12/2023
by DT
Competitive Racer
Portland
Overall Rating
If I were a chain this is the chain i would want to be

Solid chain. Easy to install

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Review by Zbassdude

Reviewed 6/25/2020
by Zbassdude
Daily Commuter
Portland, OR
Overall Rating
Great Replacement

Wish that this had come with a quick link like the SRAM does, but this does the job!

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Review by Grout

Reviewed 6/5/2020
by Grout
Cycling Enthusiast
Ontario
Overall Rating
Keeps on rolling

These are good chains at competitive prices. Life span depends On the rider , bike and hills.

If you have both 10 and 11 speed bikes then these chains work for both.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 5/15/2023
by Anonymous
Overall Rating
Good chain

Had no issues with this chain, lasted longer than the dura ace model.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 5/11/2023
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
S.W. Fla
Overall Rating
No worries about purchasing counterfeit products.

It's a genuine Shimano chain. No worries about short chain life or breakage like when purchasing from unrepeatable sellers.

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Review by Clarence

Reviewed 5/11/2023
by Clarence
Cycling Enthusiast
Mt. Vernon, NY
Overall Rating
It is a beautiful and strong chain

I use this chain on one of my two 11-speed bikes

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 12/20/2019
by Anonymous
Overall Rating
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Good performance.

Slight upgrade to my 105, works well.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 11/7/2019
by Anonymous
Overall Rating
0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Ultegra quality

This is a replacement and Ultegra always works well.

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