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Shimano CN-HG71 Chain

HG 8-speed · 116 links

Compatibility: reviewed

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Technical data

Specifications

Speeds: 8-speed
Supported speeds: 8-speed
Compatible drivetrain families: Shimano MTB/Lifestyle HG mechanical 8-speed, Shimano Claris R2000 mechanical 8-speed
Compatible chain families: Shimano HG 8/7/6-speed
Retail Link Count: 116 links
Front drivetrain groups: Shimano Acera Altus 3x8, Shimano Tourney Tx 3x8, Shimano C455 Claris Compatible 2x8

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Technical review: Oct 19, 2026
Compatibility review: Reviewed Oct 19, 2026

Approved technical sources

CN-HG71 manufacturer exact model speed/system
- productinfo.shimano.com/en/product/CN-HG71ManufacturerSource checked Oct 19, 2026Evidence reviewed Oct 19, 2026
Shimano chain specifications
- productinfo.shimano.com/en/spec/general-chainManufacturerSource checked Jul 29, 2026Evidence reviewed Jul 29, 2026
Shimano current MTB component ordering catalog
- set.shimano.co.jp/bc_catalog/mtb.pdfManufacturerSource checked Jul 29, 2026Evidence reviewed Jul 29, 2026
Shimano current drivetrain compatibility tables
- productinfo.shimano.com/pdfs/product/latest/Compatibility_en.pdfManufacturerSource checked Jul 29, 2026Evidence reviewed Jul 29, 2026
diagramIndex6,rowIndex0,2x8,sourceY74.964 containsCN-HG71/ST-R2000/RD-R2000-SS
- productinfo.shimano.com/en/compatibility/C-454ManufacturerSource checked Oct 19, 2026Evidence reviewed Oct 19, 2026
diagramIndex6,rowIndex2,sourceY203.843 containsCN-HG71/FC-RS200/FD-R2000/ST-R2000
- productinfo.shimano.com/en/compatibility/C-455ManufacturerSource checked Oct 19, 2026Evidence reviewed Oct 19, 2026