Shimano's HG701 11-speed chain is now shipping with a quick link chain connector which means no more fiddling around with getting the pin pressed in just right. Besides the new connection type, the HG701 chain has all the same great features that make Shimano 11-speed drivetrains an excellent option. The silky smooth, accurate shifting, and overall performance are due to the chains left and right sides being independently optimized for front and rear shifting.