Gave my Ultegra drivetrain a little more snap. The hollow link pins offer 11 grams off the Ultegra chain, but personally I'm happier about the extra surface area it provides for wax.
25 MILES (DAILY)
I ride everyday. Don't want to think about my chain. Don't have to!
A few extra bucks for top end quality.
Easy choice.
The Dura-Ace/XTR chain is noticeably quieter and smoother than the Ultegra chain for only a few dollars more.
I used this 11-speed chain with FSA chainrings and Ultegra rear mech to replace my stretched one. The value is worth the upgrade for the weight weenies since it saves a few grams from the 105 or Tiagra chain with hollow pins and rollers. Comes with a quick link for easy installation.
I'm running this chain with Force derailleurs and Shimano cassette and chainrings. Shifting is crisp, and the chain shows minimal stretchwear after 2500 miles. Just be sure to clean and lube the chain regularly. Also, the master link made chain installation easy, I set it up just as I've always done with other brands' chains and didn't need a special tool.
This is an amazing option/upgrade. I am currently running this dura-ace chain with a 105 groupset and it works flawlessly. It also runs very smoothly and quiet as a waxed chain!
Put this on my 11 speed Ultegra Di2 bike to replace another brand chain that broke after a few months of riding. This chain is light, shifts great, and has lasted for 9 months of Colorado riding so far.
Always a good day when you get to put a new chain on.
When it comes time to replace my chain, I go between Dura-Ace and Ultegra depending on what's available at a good price. I have been extremely happy with both and wear seems to be about the same. Just keep it lubed (about every 300 miles) and wipe it down after every ride.
My old chain had about 7k miles and while I didn't think it was that worn, this new chain made a noticeable difference in lowering the noise.
like the dura-ace version on my ultegra gruppo - don't care about the weight just like smoother shifting on a pre-electronic system!
comes with quick release and good initial chain lube.
don't forget to read instructions for installation orientation
The dura ace chain was tested by Friction Facts as the lowest drag productive chain- and its not an expensive upgrade to get another f Er watt or so - so I stick with the dura ace chains for both my race bikes and even on my non race bikes
Bought this for my indoor trainer. Works great.
I use these chains for cyclo cross racing. I need all the help I can get.
According to a high end Chain Treater that processes multiple brands, this is the fastest. Being Shimano's top-of-the-line Chain that's rated for Road, Mtn, and E-Bikes, I know it'll handle the loads. With the Quick-Link it's everything I need, I just give it a coat of Wax for great performance.
Well worth the extra cost. This chain has always worked well for me. It pedals well, it shifts well, it has never broken a link on me.
From personal experience I recommend it to anyone.
Dura-Ace chain, you can't beat it.
One of those non-glamorous non-carbon parts that is so underrated but so essential. Shimano knows WTF they're doing, and this chain is perfect. Works slick with my Ultegra groupset.
One of those non-glamorous non-carbon parts that is so underrated but so essential. Shimano knows WTF they're doing, and this chain is perfect. Works slick with my Ultegra groupset.
