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

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.

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As always great genuine product. Can't go wrong with anything Ultegra!

economical, durable, quality.

will perform better against other similar products,

Replaced my cassette and therefore needed to replace my chain. The gear shifts are smooth. I like this chain. Got it on sale for just a few dollars more than the Ultegra. I would recommend.

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.

Shifts just as good as my Dura Ace chain, but a half the price. It's a win win.

During covid when parts were hard to come by I was a victim of a fake chain bought on eBay . No worries of any fakes on BTD.

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.

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.

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.

Super durable and high quality chain. Currently testing it with Silca Wax products and found that it is extremely suitable for this use case.

Great chain. Been using this one for years and it works like a gem.

Shimano on Shimano. just works

Thank the the staff there on helping me select the right compatible components for my bike.

I like the quick disconnect feature of this chain. It also is smooth and quiet.

I put a KMC on my Gravel bike and it only lasted a couple hundred miles before it was stretched out. The Shimano has held up quite a bit better.

I added this chain to my 400-500 mile rotation.....it's perfect for my road bike training....

Easy change from worn chain. Had to adjust derailleur slightly after install. Shifts quickly and quietly. The supplied Quick Link works great!

A bike shop installed KMC chain on one of my bikes when it was in for some maintenance. Now that I have side by side comparison (w/this Ultegra chain), KMC chain is always much louder and it feels like it's dirty or something - like there's some extra friction. Mind you that I always clean & lube the chain after every ride (it's very dusty in San Diego).

I'll be replacing the KMC chain on my second bike for this Ultegra chain!

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.