The Shimano CN-LG500 11-Speed Chain, compatible with Link Glide 10/11-speed and Hyperglide 11-speed drivetrain systems, offers a smooth and efficient shift for our mountain bike setup.

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Chain retention and smooth pedaling dynamics are important on the road, but they are critical for an enjoyable off-road trail riding experience. Shimano's SLX CN-M7100 12-Speed Chain caters to the off-road crowd and uses their Dynamic Chain Engagement+ design, which works best when paired with...

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For 2015, Shimano's 105 groupset got a few high-profile upgrades. It's gone to 11-speed, and now has many of the same crankset technologies seen in Dura-Ace and Ultegra. As you'd expect, changes to the cassette and crankset also necessitate changes to the chain that connects them. Shimano...

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It's hard to imagine that Shimano could improve upon the shifting performance of the Dyna-Sys 10-speed chain, but with the CN-HG95 XT 10-Speed Chain they've managed to reduce friction by roughly 60 percent. The CN-HG95's directional/asymmetrical plate design allows the chain to glide effortlessly...

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When you turn the pedals, you often take for granted that each link of your chain will go on grabbing each cog of your cassette for every mile of every ride. That is, until the day it stops, and you're left standing in the shoulder questioning your life decisions with a stretched, broken, and...

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The XTR/Dura-Ace CN-HG901 Chain keeps our bikes shifting with precision, and pairs brilliantly with Shimano's top-notch XTR and Dura-Ace 11-speed drivetrains. This model features a revised plate profile that's compatible with E-bikes and single-speed applications. The chain's slight asymmetry...

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