Shimano CN-HG601-11 chain, 116 links with a quick link

The CN-HG601-11 is Shimano's HG-X11 11-speed chain, built strong enough that Shimano rates it for e-bike drivetrains. This is the 116-link version, the standard length for most 11-speed road and mountain builds. A quick link is supplied, so it joins without a press-fit connecting pin.

Highlights

  • HG-X11 11-speed chain for road and mountain drivetrains
  • Rated by Shimano for e-bike use
  • 116 links, quick link supplied
  • SIL-TEC low-friction surface treatment on the inner plate
  • Directional design for smooth front and rear shifting
  • Shimano quotes 257 g at 114 links

SIL-TEC and the directional build

SIL-TEC is Shimano's low-friction surface treatment, applied here to the inner plate. Together with the directional plate shaping it keeps the chain quiet and holds shift quality as the kilometres add up. Because the chain is directional it has to go on the right way round, so follow the direction marking on the outer plate when you fit it.

Compatibility and fit

Fits Shimano 11-speed HG-X11 drivetrains, road and mountain, including e-bike systems running 11-speed. Not compatible with 10-speed or 12-speed drivetrains. If you run a long-cage derailleur with a wide-range cassette, check that 116 links is enough for your frame and gearing before you order. Shorten the chain to length before joining it.

Shimano warrants this chain against defects in materials and workmanship. Normal wear is excluded: chain elongation, and wear to the rollers, pins and plates from use, along with damage caused by a worn cassette or chainrings, incorrect chain length, poor lubrication, crash damage or incorrect fitting.

Warranty claims and returns are handled by Tune Cycles. Contact us with your order number, send the part back to us, and we will assess it and lodge the claim with the distributor on your behalf. Please do not send the part to Shimano directly.

  • Shimano HG-X11 11-speed chain
  • 116 links
  • Quick link supplied
  • SIL-TEC surface treatment on the inner plate
  • Directional chain
  • E-bike rated
  • Shimano quoted weight: 257 g at 114 links
Part codeCN-HG601-11
Speeds11-speed
Chain standardHG-X11
Links116
Joining methodQuick link supplied
Surface treatmentSIL-TEC (inner plate)
DirectionDirectional
E-bike ratedYes
Quoted weight257 g (Shimano figure, 114 links)
SKU SHM-ICNHG60111116Q
Barcode # 4524667906773
Brand Shimano
Shipping Weight 0.3000kg
Shipping Cubic 0.001000000m3
Unit Of Measure each

Must be installed and serviced by qualified bicycle mechanic