Shimano Dura-Ace / XTR grade 11 speed Chain CN-HG900-11 (HG-X11) compatibility

Shimano Dura-Ace / XTR grade 11 speed chain CN-HG900-11 has been developed to work with all Shimano 11 speed cassettes, Road and Mountain-Bike included.

The CN-HG900-11 chain is coated with Ultra-Low Friction Sil-Tec surface treatement on the pin links, roller link plates and rollers itself.

Shimano Ultegra / XT 11 speed Chain CN-HG700-11 (HG-X11) compatibility

Shimano Ultegra / XT series 11 speed chain CN-HG700-11 has been developed to work with all Shimano 11 speed cassettes, Road and Mountain-Bike included.

Basically, CN-HG700-11 and CN-HG600-11 are the same chains (as CN-HG900-11 too) 

The only difference between those 3 chains is the Sil-Tec surface treatment. 

The CN-HG700 is treated on the pin links and roller link plates so it makes it faster and smoother than the CN-HG600 which has Sil-Tec treatment only on its roller link plates.

The CN-HG900-11 is entirely treated with Sil-Tec Ultra Low Friction.

Shimano 105 series 11 speed Chain CN-HG600-11 (HG-X11) compatibility

Shimano 105 series 11 speed chain CN-HG600-11 has been developed to work with all Shimano 11 speed cassettes, Road and Mountain-Bike included.

Shimano SLX 9 speed chain CN-HG73 Compatibility and specifications

Shimano SLX 9 speed chain CN-HG73

9 speed chain optimized for MTB riding condition. Task-specific link plates optimized for front & rear shifting. Directional chain Light weight

Compatible with 9 speed MTB and Road drivetrain.
Super Narrow HG Type
Weight: 304g (116L)
Require Shimano chain tools TL-CN23 or TL-CN27 or TL-CN32.

Japan Retail Price 2.277 yen (please check here for cross rate)

Works with 9 speed road and MTB cassette type, Shimano, Sram, Campagnolo, Miche, KCNC, TNI, Token, etc...

These chain connecting pins works with the 9 speed MTB chains.

Shimano Dura Ace Chain CN-7901 Compatibility and Specs

Shimano Dura Ace Chain CN-7901.
Be careful, CN-7901 and CN-7900 are different chains and don't work on same parts, please check compatibility links at the end of this article.

The new asymmetric design of the Dura-Ace Redesigned plates that improve the contact interface with the cogs. Other improvements to the links provide greater durability and life with less noise and smoother function. Use of hollow pins drops weight by over 18 grams even with the addition of a quick connection / removal link.

Redesigned outer plate | Reduces chain suck
Redesigned asymmetric outer and inner plates | Better contact with gear teeth and smoother shifting, high efficiency pedaling
Hollow pin and perforated plates
Lightweight & strong.
Note: In order to obtain god gear shifting performance, the CN-7901 has a forward side and a reverse side, and the sides are marked so that the CN-7901 will face the correct way when installed.

Model Number: CN-7901
Series: DURA-ACE
Chain Type: Super Narrow HG for 10-speed
Cassette Compatibility: 10-speed
Pin Link Plate Hollow Link Pin
Roller Link Plate: plated
Average Weight 252g

Use Shimano Chain wear indicator tool, TL-CN41 tool and Shimano TL-CN27.
This chain uses pins Y08X98011 (pins have 2 grooves)

Japan Retail price (116 Links) 4.405 yen (see cross rate here)

7900 series parts are compatible with 10 speed parts Only.

Compatible with Shimano Cassette: CS-7900, CS-7800, CS-6700, CS-6600, CS-5700, CS-5600.

Compatible ONLY with the following Shimano 10 speed crankset: FC-5700, FC-5750, FC-6750, FC-6700, FC-7900, FC-7950, also works with FC-7800C (Does not work with FC-7800).

Does NOT works with FC-6703 and FC-5703.

This is for road bike usage will also works for cyclo-cross / randonneur / touring, etc...

Shimano Dura Ace Chain CN-7900 Compatibility and Specs

Shimano Dura Ace Chain CN-7900. Be careful, CN-7901 and CN-7900 are different chains and don't work on same parts, please check compatibility links at the end of this article.

The new asymmetric design of the Dura-Ace Redesigned plates that improve the contact interface with the cogs. Other improvements to the links provide greater durability and life with less noise and smoother function. Use of hollow pins drops weight by over 18 grams even with the addition of a quick connection / removal link.

Redesigned outer plate | Reduces chain suck
Redesigned asymmetric outer and inner plates | Better contact with gear teeth and smoother shifting, high efficiency pedaling
Hollow pin and perforated plates
Lightweight & strong.
The chain have a mounting direction, please look carefully when mounting it.

Model Number: CN-7900
Series: DURA-ACE
Chain Type: Super Narrow HG for 10-speed
Cassette Compatibility: 10-speed
Pin Link Plate Hollow Link Pin
Roller Link Plate: plated
Average Weight 252g

Use Shimano Chain wear indicator tool, TL-CN41 tool and Shimano TL-CN27.
This chain uses pins Y08X98011 (pins have 2 grooves)

Japan Retail price (116 Links) 4.404 yen (see cross rate here)

7900 series parts are compatible with 10 speed parts Only.

Compatible with Shimano Cassette: CS-7900, CS-7800, CS-6700, CS-6600, CS-5600,

Compatible ONLY with the following Shimano 10 speed crankset: FC-6750, FC-6700, FC-7900, FC-7950, also works with FC-7800C (Does not work with FC-7800).

Does NOT works with FC-6703 and FC-5703, FC-5700, FC-5750

This is for road bike usage will also works for cyclo-cross / randonneur / touring, etc...

Shimano Ultegra Chain CN-6700 10 speed Compatibility and specs

Shimano Ultegra Chain CN-6700. Be careful, CN-6701 and CN-6700 are different chains and don't work on same parts, please check compatibility links at the end of this article.

10 speed Chain for road bike use.

Shifting precision and smoothness has been significantly improved through the use of different inner and outer plate chamfers and dimensions to accommodate the different shifting requirements of moving the chain inward and outward on the drivetrain.
Redesigned inner and outer plates
New shaped outer plate
New shaped inner plate for smoother rear shifting
Enhanced press-in construction for stable shifting
Model Number: CN-6700
Series: ULTEGRA
Chain Type: Super Narrow HG for 10-speed
Cassette Compatibility: 10 speed
Pin Link Plate
Roller Link Plate: Grey
Average Weight 272g (116 links)
Require Shimano chain tool TL-CN32 Professional Chain Connecting Tool or Shimano TL-CN27.

Japan Retail price (116Links) 3.106 yen (see cross rate here)

Compatible with Shimano 10 speed crankset: FC-5700, FC-5750, FC-6750, FC-6700, FC-7900, FC-7950, also works with FC-7800, FC-6600, FC-6601G, FC-6650G, FC-5600, FC-5600L, FC-5650, FC-5650L, FC-R600, FC-R550.
Does NOT works with FC-6703 and FC-5703.

This is for road bike usage will also works for cyclo-cross / randonneur / touring, etc...

Shimano Ultegra Chain CN-6701 10 speed Compatibility and specs

Shimano Ultegra Chain CN-6701 Be careful, CN-6701 and CN-6700 are different chains and don't work on same parts, please check compatibility links at the end of this article.

10 speed Chain for road bike use.

Shifting precision and smoothness has been significantly improved through the use of different inner and outer plate chamfers and dimensions to accommodate the different shifting requirements of moving the chain inward and outward on the drivetrain.
Redesigned inner and outer plates
New shaped outer plate
New shaped inner plate for smoother rear shifting
Enhanced press-in construction for stable shifting
Model Number: CN-6701
Series: ULTEGRA
Chain Type: Super Narrow HG for 10-speed
Cassette Compatibility: 10 speed
Pin Link Plate
Roller Link Plate: Grey
Average Weight 272g (116 links)
Require Shimano chain tool TL-CN32 Professional Chain Connecting Tool or Shimano TL-CN27.

Japan Retail price (116Links) 2.878 yen (see cross rate here)

Compatible with Shimano 10 speed crankset: FC-5700, FC-5750, FC-6750, FC-6700, FC-7900, FC-7950.
Does NOT works with FC-6703 and FC-5703.

This is for road bike usage will also works for cyclo-cross / randonneur / touring, etc...

Shimano 105 Chain CN-5701 10 speed Compatibility and specs

Shimano 105 Chain CN-5701

10 speed Chain for road bike use.

The asymmetrical design of the new 105 chain helps tame the most challenging shifts: inward shifts in the rear and outward shifts on the front. The unique profiling creates an extra advantage in moving the chain quietly and quickly to bigger rings and cogs even under extreme loads.
Redesigned inner & outer plates
Series 105
Chain Type: Super Narrow HG for 10-speed
Require Shimano chain tool TL-CN32 Professional Chain Connecting Tool.

The CN-5701 is designed to works with the FC-5700 and FC-5750. If you use the FC-5703 (triple) you need to use the CN-5600 chain.

Japan Retail price (116Links) 2.588 yen (see cross rate here)

Compatible with Shimano 10 speed crankset: FC-4600, FC-4650, FC-4603, FC-5700, FC-5750, FC-6750, FC-6700, FC-7900, FC-7950.

This is for road bike usage will also works for cyclo-cross / randonneur / touring, etc...

Shimano XT Dyna-sys 10 speed chain CN-HG94 Compatibility

New 10-speed chain optimized for MTB riding condition. Task-specific link plates optimized for front & rear shifting. Directional chain Light weight

Shimano XT Dyna-Sys 10 speed HG-X10 chain

Compatible ONLY with Shimano DYNA-SYS 10 speed MTB drivetrain (not working with 10 speed road drivetrain)

Works with CS-HG81, CS-M771-10, CS-M980