Description Shimano's Flagship 11-Speed Chain
The reigning champion of the Shimano 11-speed chain lineup, be it road or mountain. Decades of Japanese engineering and refinement have brought you the most technologically-advanced chain Shimano has ever delivered. The Shimano Dura Ace / XTR CN-HG901 11-Speed Chain features an asymmetric plate design and an ultra-low friction SIL-TEC surface treatment for higher performance and longer life.
SIL-TEC plating on the links and rollers makes for a chain that runs quieter, lasts longer, and sheds mud better than normal zinc-nickel plating. Hollow pins on the HG901 minimize weight, but the chain is still strong enough to handle the high-torque of electric motors for use in e-bike applications.
Features:
Shimano's highest end 11-speed chain
Quick link included
SIL-TEC Coating for improved chain life, durability, lube retention and shifting performance
For Shimano 11-speed road and mountain drivetrains (compatible with Dura-Ace, Ultegra, 105, XTR, XT and SLX)
Includes 11-Speed Chain Pin
Compatible with E-bike systems
Weight: 246 grams
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%.
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No more noise.
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Used this to replace a KMC that just wasn't right, the KMC made noise on my Campy drivetrain, this chain is great, no more noise.
Reviewed 9/8/2018
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Great value.
Good combination of reliability, performance and cost. Excellent chain at this price. And Shimano is finally on board with quick links.
Reviewed 1/11/2023
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High Quality Dura Ace Chain
by anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
new york
Durability not as long as Shimano Ultegra Chains. But prefer to use this as the rest of my bike has Dura Ace components. Lighter than Ulegra.
Reviewed 10/17/2022
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Shimano, always high quality and reasonably priced.
by Danger Dave
Cycling Enthusiast
Central Virginia
When it comes time to replace my chain, I go between Dura-Ace and Ultegra depending on what's available at a good price. I have been extremely happy with both and wear seems to be about the same. Just keep it lubed (about every 300 miles) and wipe it down after every ride.
Reviewed 2/11/2019
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It's Shimano, all you need to know!
My go to chain. It runs quieter, smoother and lasts longer. Hollow pins make it lighter as well.
Reviewed 8/10/2021
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Excellent chain
2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
One of those non-glamorous non-carbon parts that is so underrated but so essential. Shimano knows WTF they're doing, and this chain is perfect. Works slick with my Ultegra groupset.
Reviewed 6/30/2017
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Perfect!
1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
One of those non-glamorous non-carbon parts that is so underrated but so essential. Shimano knows WTF they're doing, and this chain is perfect. Works slick with my Ultegra groupset.
Reviewed 6/29/2017
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What's a chain got to do with it?
by D. Walker
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland, OR
Oh-oh, what's a chain got to do, got to do with it?
What's a chain but a second-hand bike part?
What's a chain got to do, got to do with it?
Who needs a chain when a chain can be broken?
Get a Dura-Ace chain, it's butter smooth and won't break your heart.
Reviewed 1/5/2021
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Quiet and smooth shifting, and long lasting.
by mtbiker
Competitive Racer
Portland, OR
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
I use these chains on my road and mtb shimano equipped bikes. The Pin seems to work well, and I carry a master link in case of an emergency.
Reviewed 5/12/2017
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Shimano, KOM
by jalumb
So. Oregon roadie
I ride approximately 5,000 mi/yr and refit my mount with a Dura Ace 11sp chain at or around 3,000 miles. How do you not have confidence in Shimano? The rest of you can have Sram, Campy and KMC. I'll stay with ol' blue.
Reviewed 12/11/2020
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Quality Chain
Its a chain, its Shimano Dura Ace, say no more. Always great prices and choices at WBW.
Reviewed 6/8/2020
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The Best for a Reason
by DocWass
Cycling Enthusiast
PA
I've been using DA and Ultegra cassettes for 20 years. I typically use Ultegra on my trainer wheel and DA on my road wheel. The DA has outlasted the Ultegra by 21 year in and year out. With a matched DA chain I usually get about 4000 miles of road riding before replacing.
Reviewed 6/2/2020
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Low friction chain that shifts well at a great price
by anklebiter123!
Competitive Racer
Eugene, Oregon
I use this chain on all my road bikes. It works well with Shimano cassettes and now is each to remove with the quicklink to wax.
Reviewed 5/17/2021
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Performance
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
I love the new quick link - finally!
Reviewed 3/7/2019
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Purchased for use in the future.
by Murphdog
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland
I purchased the 11-speed chain for future use due to the price being GREAT. Unknown about having to use a special tool that I've may have read about or not. This is my first 11-speed and all my other bikes have 10-speed Dura-Ace or Ultegra components and I'm happy with them.
Reviewed 2/28/2019
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Low friction chain that shifts well at a great price.
by Anklebiter123
Competitive Racer
Eugene, Oregon
New Quicklink is great for waxing chains. I have always had the best luck with great shifting with Shimano chains.
Reviewed 4/15/2021
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Great product and fast shipping
by gmbikes
Cycling Enthusiast
Fresno, CA
Works great on Sworks 2020.
Reviewed 4/15/2021
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Satisfied as usual
by WSGMD
Cycling Enthusiast
Omaha, Nebraska
Likes Well-machined, light, consistent quality, has never failed
Reviewed 12/6/2018
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Excellent product
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Hawaii
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
A chain is a chain...So they say... Bottom line best product available at an extremely great price...
Reviewed 12/6/2020
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Dura-Ace nuff said
by D. Walker
Cycling Enthusiast
97086
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Smooth, quiet, and lightest Shimano chain. One of the simpler maintenance items on your bike that can put a smile on your face.
Reviewed 12/4/2020
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