Nearly all new 9speed plus chains use the kmc or sram type quick link where each plate has a pin and a. Shimano aims to help people to get closer to nature, through cycling. Shimano tourney ty top swing front derailleur clamp band mount 3x87speed view product. This is where youll get people recommending anything but shimano chains, ie sram or kmc, since these utilise a quick link and make life a lot easier. I fitted the new chain, and now the chain is skipping over the some of the sprockets, making it almost unridable. Recently shimano has lead the market in the introduction of electronic shifting technology di2 to its road.
My tool says 710, so with 7 as one of the sizes of the chain im good to go. Shimano tourney ty top swing front derailleur clamp band mount 3x76. Shimano cnhg40 6, 7 and 8 speed 116 link bike chain. Hyperglide hg series 6, 7, or 8speed compatible chain, recommended for altus and older alivio stx drivetrains hg technology has chamfered inner plates to optimise shifting performance on hg sprockets comes with quick and easy to use con. For all shimano 876speed drive train except for ig interactive glide drive trainoptimized chain for hg sprocket which provides a fast and precise rear shifting performance especially during downshifts.
This is for the shimano hg40 narrow 68 speed chain, that comes with an odd connection method in my opinion, involving bending the chain. The di2 digital integrated intelligence, which was developed to enhance the potential of components by fusion with electronic devices, has dramatically improved shifting speed and accuracy. Shimano cnhg40 8speed chains hyperglide 8speed chain optimized chain for hg sprocket which provides a fast and precise rear shifting performance especially during downshifts can be used with ig interactive glide cassette but not ig chainringsitem specificationscolor. Delivery time 3 12 to 15 working days to united states. Nearly all new 9speed plus chains use the kmc or sram type quick link where each plate has a pin and a receiving hole. Note be sure to also inform users of the following. Products are not guaranteed against natural wear and deterioration from normal use and aging. Cn hg40 cnug51 hgug chain front single front single rdtx75 rdtx55 rdtx35 1128t 1228t cshg30i7 cshg207 mftz31 1434t.
View and download shimano cshg40 schema manual online. Hg chain can only be used when using an hg compatible crankset rdtx70 rdtx50 rdtx30 cnhg50 cn hg40 hg chain. Which brings me to the shimano hg40 116 wcl chain grey, 678 speed simple, accessible and does the job. The dont think the mechanic was being dishonest, but as you suggest, it is a possibility. Producing their first freewheel in 1921, shimano is a leader and longstanding manufacturer of bicycle components, worldrenowned for high quality, precision and performance. Shimano r8000 12t cassette top versus the shimano hg800 14t cassette bottom. At arts we prefer to use a slightly different chain sizing technique than most. Universal cycles chains and parts all 678 speed chains. The model of the cassette is shimano cshg3081, it is not worn yet, and the chain length is also perfectly calculated. Cshg40 schema bicycle accessories pdf manual download. Other chains cannot be used because the dimensions do not match. Shimano tourney ty top swing front derailleur clamp band mount 2x87speed view product. If it is necessary to adjust the length of the chain due to a change in the number of sprocket teeth, make the cut in a place other than where the chain has been joined using a reinforced connecting pin.
Shimano parts the shimano cn hg40 is suitable for shimano 78speed systems and older 6speed hg sprocket 182124 gear systems. While shimano are famous for the drivetrains and components, they also produce a wide range of shoes, pedals, wheels, and clothing. Shimano hg40 cassette 8 speed chain reaction cycles. Your chain tool should also have a number that matches any number on the chain not the number of sprockets. The newer, narrower chains are weaker and harder to service. Shimano cnhg40 chain with connecting link 116 link 678 speed by anonymous. This product is usually available for shipment within 2 business days for orders placed before 3pm est, monday through friday or within 3 business days for orders placed after 3pm est, monday through friday. The shimano cnhg71 chain for 6, 7 and 8speed drivetrains the shimano cnhg71 chain was introduced to replace the popular hg91, hg70 and hg50 chains. Rear drive system technical service instrcutions bicycle accessories pdf manual download. View and download shimano rear drive system technical service instrcutions manual online. I have bought a kmc z8s chain, but it slides over the rear cassette.
How the hell do i install a shimano quick link thing. Aug 08, 2008 i guess it was down to my manhandling of the chain tool. Shimano cnhg40 alivio chain 678speed 8speed original shimano parts guarantees that all components work perfectly for optimum performance and maximum safety and longevity. Delivery time 3 12 to 15 working days to united states change country. Gray pin link plate, brown roller link plate weight. Instead, contact your place of purchase or a local bicycle dealer. It is suitable for 6 to 8speed drivetrains and is not directional.
Hg chain can only be used when using an hg compatible crankset rdtx70 rdtx50 rdtx30 cnhg50 cnhg40 hg chain. I got the icetoolz chain tool 710 speed shimano hgigug chain tool, but note that the 79 size costs about half as much. If any part of the information on the manual is unclear to you, do not proceed with the installation. You will also need a black shimano replacement connecting pin for 6, 7 or 8 speed chains, or a silver pin for 9 speed super narrow chains. Shimano 8 speed bicycle chains for sale in stock ebay. So i went to evans and asked for a new chain, and ended up with a shimano hg40. The problem is in ig hg compatibility in my opinion, because the chain is a little bit wide, and it has a little play along the teeth of the cassette. Shimano alfine 9speed super narrow hyperglide chain the shimano hg93 chain features precise construction and improved durability perfect for 9speed drivetrains. This dealers manual is intended primarily for use by professional bicycle mechanics. Shimano hg40 cassette 8 speed lowest prices and free shipping available from the worlds largest online bike store chain reaction cycles.
When i bought this quick link, there was no instructions to install it. Please understand i ride bmx, and i purchased this chain for a younger member of my family for their particular steed. Dec 11, 2012 installing a shimano chain is straight forward and simple with the right instructions. With 9speed systems and even more so, 10speed systems index shifting becomes more finicky as sprockets crowd closer together.
Yet again i find myself very happy to recommend both the product and the seller with my shimano hg40 chain i recently purchased. I guess it was down to my manhandling of the chain tool. Shimano cn hg40 chain with connecting link 116 link 678 speed by anonymous. Si6kt0b, stef508r, stef507r, rdct95, fhrm308, fhrm307. Shimano hg40 8speed chain original shimano parts guarantees that all components work perfectly for optimum performance and maximum safety and longevity.
Shimano cn hg40 8speed chains hyperglide 8speed chain optimized chain for hg sprocket which provides a fast and precise rear shifting performance especially during downshifts can be used with ig interactive glide cassette but not ig chainringsitem specificationscolor. Some 7 and 8speed shimano chains had the type of link you describe. Install a shimano quick link chain cnhg40 without any tools. The chain will be damaged if it is cut at a place where it is joined with a reinforced connecting pin. This chain is recommended for altus and older alivio stx drivetrains. Shimano parts the shimano cnhg40 is suitable for shimano 78speed systems and older 6speed hg sprocket 182124 gear systems. The shimano hg40 678 speed chain is a hyperglide hg series 6, 7, or 8speed compatible chain, which is recommended for altus and older alivio stx drivetrains. After reading the dealers manual thoroughly, keep it in a safe place for later reference. It has 114 12 x 332 links, with nickel finished link pins and rollers incorporated into its bushingless design. Tourney series for hyperdrive sis and dual sis drivetrains compatible with 6speed, 7speed, and 8speed drivetrains width. After many unsuccessful tries with any tools possible, i finally found the trick. As far as i know the only thing to watch out for compatibility wise with chains is the chain width 18, 332, 316.
Shimano cnhg40 8speed chains hyperglide 8speed chain optimized chain for hg sprocket which provides a fast and precise rear shifting performance. Shimano hg40 quick link chain installation youtube. Aug 03, 20 hg40 looks like an 8 speed chain, trouble with shimano chains is that they dont make it easy, that odd pin is a single use pin for securing the chain. Low normal drivetrain interchangeability front single front single 1424t 1428t. The shimano hg40 68 speed chain with hyperglide ultraglide for precise shifting. Comparing it with the old chain showed that the old chain had stretched a fair amount. How to install a shimano hg or ig chain with video bikeride. Always use cshg2008, cshg2007, cshg508 in combination with cnhg40, cn. The hg40 chain is designed for precise index shifting on 6, 7, and 8speed hyperdrive sis and dual sis drivetrains. Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design andor specifications. The hg50 is shimanos economical narrow hyperglide chain.
The duraace, shimanos flagship components in the racing world, always adopts our latest cuttingedge technologies like the di2. Hg technology uses chamfered inner plates to optimise shifting performance on hg sprockets. Buy shimano chain cnhg40 678 speed online at the cheapest price from new zealands favourite chains shop torpedo7. Always use cshg508 in combination with cnhg40 or cnhg71. Shimano cnhg40 678speed 116 link chain with connecting link. Fitment was extremely easy with the connecting pin supplied with my purchase. While cycling is very popular in thailand, that popularity is quite recent and it appears to be hard to find a really good bike mechanic. The di2 digital integrated intelligence, which was developed to enhance the potential of components by fusion with electronic. If the chain keeps coming off the gears during use, replace the gears and the chain.
Chain cn cshg50i cshg30i 7speed hg cassette sprocket rdm340 7speed rear derailleur cassette sprocket cs rear derailleur rd 7speed hg. Here is a link to the directions i found that includes the hg40 quick link. Hg40 looks like an 8 speed chain, trouble with shimano chains is that they dont make it easy, that odd pin is a single use pin for securing the chain. On the scales, the 14t cassette is rather hefty at 339g just 4g heavier than claimed, but 57g heavier. Nowadays, kmc has having the best costbenefit for me, specially considering its power link makes life much easier, i take the chain out of the bike for cleaning heltonbiker mar 7 12 at 17. Top quality, great selection and expert advice you can trust. Keep your bike happy by replacing its chain when its time. Though shifters are different for 8, 9 and 10speed cassettes, the same rear derailers index properly with 7 through 10speed shimano cassettes. Shimano claris 8speed cassette cshg508 1128 cassette 8. Installing a shimano chain is straight forward and simple with the right instructions.