Shimano CN-6701-10 Chain
- 10-speed chain, 116 links
- Hyperglide technology for shifting
- Single strand, alloy steel
- Silver finish, Ultegra CN-6701
- Limited warranty
Last refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An Ultegra ten speed chain built for crisp shifting under load. Weight and load fields in the listing are clearly wrong, so ignore them.
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ASIN: B003XDL5QOModel: 57-09-671Category: Chains
Overview
Hyperglide is the shifting system built into this chain, tuned to the teeth and ramps of Shimano chainrings and cassettes. The alloy steel single strand is aimed at ten speed drivetrains.
Riders who pair it with Ultegra or other Shimano ten speed parts get a chain tuned to shift under hard pedaling. A few spec rows, such as the weight and load capacity, are plainly wrong and should not be used.
Who it's for
Road cyclists keeping a Shimano ten speed setup who want smooth shifts will fit this directly. Riders with other speed counts or non-Shimano parts should check their chain width first.
Pros and cons
- Hyperglide shift pins and ramps
- Meshes with Shimano chainrings and cassettes
- Alloy steel single strand
- Weight and load rows are wrong
- Chain width not listed
- Ten speed only
Performance notes
Shaped plates guide the chain between cogs under load, which lowers missed shifts when sprinting. Matching parts from one maker mesh most cleanly, and a worn cassette will still make a new chain skip.
Specifications
| Model | 57-09-671 |
|---|---|
| Capacity & performance | |
| Speeds | 10-speed |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Alloy steel |
| Color | Silver |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Chain |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Limited Warranty |
| Other details | |
| Strand Type | Single |
| Number of Links | 116 |
| Part Number | CN-6701 |
| Item Highlight | Hyperglide |
| Use | Cycling |
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Frequently asked questions
How many links does the Shimano CN-6701 chain have?
The title says 116 links. The listing gives no guidance on cutting it to your frame.
Will it fit a nine speed drivetrain?
No. It is listed as a ten speed chain.
Why do the weight and load specs look wrong?
The weight reads 0.27 g and the load capacity 9E+2 pounds, which are listing errors.