Shimano CN-HG701-11 chain, 116 links with a quick link

The CN-HG701-11 sits a step above the HG601 in Shimano's 11-speed range, with SIL-TEC treatment on both the roller link plate and the pin link plate. It is a reinforced chain designed to hold up to e-bike torque as well as road and mountain use, and it comes with a quick link so no connecting pin is needed.

Highlights

  • HG-X11 11-speed chain for road, mountain and e-bike drivetrains
  • SIL-TEC surface treatment on the roller link plate and the pin link plate
  • Reinforced chain plate dimensions for e-bike use
  • 116 links, quick link supplied
  • Directional design for smooth, reliable shifting
  • Shimano quotes 257 g at 114 links

Built for the loads an e-bike puts through a drivetrain

Shimano revised the chain plate dimensions on the HG701 specifically for e-bike duty, where a mid-drive motor puts far more tension through the chain than legs alone. The same reinforcement pays off on a heavily loaded touring or commuting bike.

Compatibility and fit

Fits Shimano 11-speed HG-X11 drivetrains, road and mountain, including 11-speed e-bike systems. Not compatible with 10-speed or 12-speed drivetrains. The chain is directional, so follow the direction marking on the outer plate when you fit it, and shorten it to length before joining.

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 roller link plate and pin link plate
  • Reinforced chain plate dimensions for e-bike use
  • Directional chain
  • Shimano quoted weight: 257 g at 114 links
Part codeCN-HG701-11
Speeds11-speed
Chain standardHG-X11
Links116
Joining methodQuick link supplied
Surface treatmentSIL-TEC (roller link plate and pin link plate)
DirectionDirectional
E-bike ratedYes
Quoted weight257 g (Shimano figure, 114 links)
SKU SHM-ICNHG70111116Q
Barcode # 4524667906803
Brand Shimano
Shipping Weight 0.3000kg
Shipping Width 0.120m
Shipping Height 0.040m
Shipping Length 0.150m
Shipping Cubic 0.001000000m3
Unit Of Measure each

Must be installed and serviced by qualified bicycle mechanic