Best Shimano products in the Bike chains category
On this page you'll find a ranking of the best Shimano products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've already ranked the most important information about the products for you.
1. Shimano Deore CN-M8100
Bicycle chain designed for the Shimano 12-speed shifting system. It comes with the user-friendly Quicklink (SM-CN910-12). The Quicklink pliers for attaching and removing (TL-CN10) are also available. Weight: 252 g. Number of links: 116. The Shimano XT CN-M8100 12-speed chain with 116 links is a lightweight and durable chain constructed using Shimano Hyperglide technology. This allows for very smooth shifting, even under extreme conditions and with heavy pedal pressure. The coating provides additional durability and prevents wear. With this chain, you will benefit from optimal support while riding with your Shimano 12-speed group.
2. Shimano Nexus CN-NX10
The Shimano CN-NX10 is a singlespeed chain (1/2" x 1/8") with a corrosion-resistant coating that ensures a longer lifespan. It consists of 114 links and is not direction-dependent. The Shimano CN-NX10 chain is suitable for Nexus hubs or singlespeed bikes and offers improved durability thanks to its corrosion-resistant coating.
Application: City, Comfort
Model: CN-NX10
Group: Nexus
Type: Singlespeed 1/2" x 1/8"
Front gears: 1-speed
Rear gears: 1-speed
Links: 114
Connection: Chain pin.
3. Shimano Ultegra CN-6701
Newly formed outer and inner plates ensure better pinion contact, allowing for smooth shifting even under load. Use with FC-6700/6750 double cranksets.
4. Shimano Deore CN-M6100
The exclusive design ensures smooth gear shifts and high durability. The extended inner plate enhances chain engagement and retention. Faster gear changes and reduced impacts while pedaling are also guaranteed. The M6100 chain provides smoother shifts and better retention through an extended section of the inner chainring. The new chain features a Quick-Link connection and is optimized for HYPERGLIDE + cassettes and DYNAMIC CHAIN ENGAGEMENT + chainrings.
5. Shimano Cn-Hg54
Super narrow Hyperglide chain with highly wear-resistant links. Shimano's Dyna-Sys system offers much more than just an additional gear. This system allows for closer gear spacing and more efficient power transfer. The CN-HG54 is a 10-speed chain that is directionally oriented, ensuring optimal shifting performance. The outer plates are optimized for smooth shifting on the chainrings, while the inner plates ensure clean shifts on the cassette. High dirt resistance is achieved through the specially shaped outer plates of this Hyperglide chain. The gray finish further emphasizes the high-quality design of this chain. The chain is not compatible with 10-speed road bike groupsets.
6. Shimano Steps CN-E6090
With the Shimano E6090, your E-bike is perfectly equipped to enjoy many carefree kilometers. This high-performance chain, specifically designed for 1x10 drivetrains, meets the specific requirements of this bicycle category thanks to its extremely robust construction. The Shimano E6090 is a modern high-tech chain that is ideal for all bikers looking for a particularly powerful and durable E-bike chain with an excellent price-performance ratio. The connecting pin needed to close the chain is included in the package.
Extra strong for E-bikes
Features:
- Shimano STEPS CN-E6090-10
- SIL-TEC surface coating
- Special chain for E-bikes
- Only for single chainrings
Product characteristics:
- Application area: E-Bike
- Model: CN-E6010-10
- Group: STEPS E6000 / E8000
- Front gear stages: 1-speed
- Rear gear stages: 10-speed
- Type: HG-X 10-speed
- Directional design: Yes
- Chrome-plated connecting pin: Yes
- Outer link coating: SIL-TEC
- Inner link coating: SIL-TEC
- Closure: Chain rivet pin
- 138 links
- For single chainring cranksets
- 10-speed compatible
- SIL-TEC coated outer/inner links
- Includes rivet pin.
7. Shimano Cn-Hg95
The CN-HG95 10-speed chain for the Dyna Sys 10-speed shifting system is more efficient, quieter, and requires less maintenance due to its special surface treatment. Not compatible with Shimano 10-speed road bike drivetrains.
8. Shimano Cn-Hg40
Chain with 7/8-speed and 116 links. Optimized for HG sprockets. Precise construction for strength, reliability, and good shifting performance. The tabs of Shimano's HG (Hyperglide) chains ensure optimized contact with the teeth and enable smooth shifting even under high load. Additionally, HG chains offer higher pedaling efficiency and are fully tuned for quick shifts with HG cassettes.
9. Shimano Ultegra / XT CN-HG701
SIL-TEC is a superior, modern coating process that enhances system performance through the use of embedded fluorine particles. SIL-TEC products run smoother and show less wear under all conditions. The CN-HG701 chain has an asymmetrical design that is directionally dependent. Therefore, the direction of rotation must be observed when installing. The specially shaped links optimize engagement on the sprocket, resulting in even smoother shifting under load. To save weight, this chain features cutouts on the inner links. The side with the marking is the outer side.
10. Shimano SLX CN-M7100
The m7100 chain offers improved retention on the cogs thanks to an extended section of the inner link. The new chain features a quick link connection and a Sil-Tec treatment for enhanced durability in rough terrain.
- The exclusive design ensures smooth gear shifts and high robustness.
- The extended inner link enhances engagement and retention of the chain.
- DYNAMIC CHAIN ENGAGEMENT+
- Compatible with 12-speed drivetrains
- Easy connection (SM-CN910-12)
- Non-reusable
- Rapid assembly tool and QUICK-LINK connection and disconnection clamps (TL-CN10).
- Rapid QUICK-LINK clamp
- QUICK-LINK connection and disconnection pliers (TL-CN10)
Links: 126
Pin type: QUICK-LINK
Packaging: Individually packaged.
