Description Extra life for those with an extra cog.
Shimano's Dura Ace / XTR CN-HG901 11-Speed Chain uses an asymmetrical plate design and a SIL-TEC coating to produce a chain that ekes out the highest performance from your 11-speed groupset. The SIL-TEC ultra-low friction plating on the links and rollers makes for a quieter, longer-lasting chain that also sheds mud 30% better than normal zinc-nickel plated chains.
Hollow pins keep the weight low, but the HG-901 design is strong enough to be used in high-torque e-bike applications. Claimed average weight is 246.5 g for 116 links.
Compatible with Dura-Ace R9100 Road Components.
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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 chain
Being a avid Shimano fan, this chain does not disappoint. The chain just feels smooth and shifts easily
Reviewed 6/4/2018
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Can't beat a DA chain
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
Boulder, CO
Reliable, shifts well, works even better when waxed.
Reviewed 5/24/2018
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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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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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Great product, easily mounted and smooth ride
by Seatube
Competitive Racer
Reno, NV
Use for bike trainer and lasts for a year at least. Great product.
Reviewed 2/19/2018
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Such a good Chain
by Deven
Cycling Enthusiast
PDX
0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Works really well if you take care of it
Reviewed 2/2/2018
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Perfect chain
by oviscapra
Cycling Enthusiast
Iowa
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Mileage is great for a light chain. Good price.
Reviewed 12/1/2017
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Dura ace chain
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Best chain ever, quite and durable
Reviewed 8/28/2017
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Quality product priced appropriately
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Quality product priced appropriately
Reviewed 5/30/2017
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Shimano dura ace chain
by cycleryder722
Cycling Enthusiast
Castro Vally CA.
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Reviewed 4/24/2017
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good chain
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
comes with quick release and good initial chain lube.
don't forget to read instructions for installation orientation
Reviewed 10/1/2018
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Proven performance
by Fasrbot
Springwater ontario
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
The dura ace chain was tested by Friction Facts as the lowest drag productive chain- and its not an expensive upgrade to get another f Er watt or so - so I stick with the dura ace chains for both my race bikes and even on my non race bikes
Reviewed 9/24/2018
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Chain good, quick link nada
by LouRawls
Cycling Enthusiast
Midwest
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
This is a fine chain and works well. The quick link is nothing like other competitors quick links. You really need the Shimano tool to put it on. I had one but it still is tricky. There are a few YouTube videos that may help. Once on it works well. But the issue is road side repairs. Are you going to carry a spare quick link and a specialized pair of pliers on your rides? Also other quick links are said to be reusable. These are not ($9 ea.).
If doing it again I would get a chain with a traditional pin and use the chain tool that I already carry in my kit under my seat.
Reviewed 9/7/2018
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Chain good, quick link nada
by LouRawls
Cycling Enthusiast
Midwest
This is a fine chain and works well. The quick link is nothing like other competitors quick links. You really need the Shimano tool to put it on. I had one but it still is tricky. There are a few YouTube videos that may help. Once on it works well. But the issue is road side repairs. Are you going to carry a spare quick link and a specialized pair of pliers on your rides? Also other quick links are said to be reusable. These are not ($9 ea.).
If doing it again I would get a chain with a traditional pin and use the chain tool that I already carry in my kit under my seat.
Reviewed 9/7/2018
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Chain good, quick link nada
by MrMostly
Cycling Enthusiast
Midwest
This is a fine chain and works well. The quick link is nothing like other competitors quick links. You really need the Shimano tool to put it on. I had one but it still is tricky. There are a few YouTube videos that may help. Once on it works well. But the issue is road side repairs. Are you going to carry a spare quick link and a specialized pair of pliers on your rides? Also other quick links are said to be reusable. These are not ($9 ea.).
If doing it again I would get a chain with a traditional pin and use the chain tool that I already carry in my kit under my seat.
Reviewed 9/7/2018
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great value
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
SOCAL
This is a top tier chain at a value price.
Reviewed 7/26/2018
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Great choice for Dura-ace and Ultegra drive trains
by bobvin
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland
Great chain... maybe not as light as some 3rd party chains, but very quiet, something I value. I hate a noisy drive-train. Also great durability and finally has a connector vs. pinning the links together.
Reviewed 7/10/2018
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It works
by Always Changing chains
Cycling Enthusiast
RI
I'm glad they now use a quick link. Nothing seems special about this chain. I use these on my road bike and get about a thousand miles per chain.
Reviewed 7/6/2018
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