{"product_id":"shimano-chain-m6100-12s-126","title":"Shimano Chain M6100 12 Speed 126","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"56\" data-section-id=\"10n9j7u\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"56\" data-start=\"3\"\u003eShimano CN-M6100 Deore 12-Speed Chain (126 Links)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"99\" data-start=\"58\"\u003eShimano CN-M6100 12-Speed Chain 126 Links\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"161\" data-section-id=\"i0zii0\" data-start=\"148\"\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"192\" data-start=\"162\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"186\" data-start=\"166\"\u003eShimano CN-M6100\u003c\/strong\u003e is a:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"385\" data-start=\"193\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"217\" data-section-id=\"3xpfmf\" data-start=\"193\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"217\" data-start=\"195\"\u003e12-speed MTB chain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"273\" data-section-id=\"tmx3sa\" data-start=\"218\"\u003epart of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"273\" data-start=\"232\"\u003eShimano Deore M6100 drivetrain system\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"319\" data-section-id=\"mh0lnf\" data-start=\"274\"\u003edesigned for \u003cstrong data-end=\"319\" data-start=\"289\"\u003eHyperglide+ (HG+) shifting\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"385\" data-section-id=\"1459qfz\" data-start=\"320\"\u003esupplied here in \u003cstrong data-end=\"385\" data-start=\"339\"\u003e126 links (standard full-length MTB chain)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"401\" data-start=\"387\"\u003eIt is used on:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"480\" data-start=\"402\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"417\" data-section-id=\"2ipznf\" data-start=\"402\"\u003eDeore M6100\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"431\" data-section-id=\"ksrm5g\" data-start=\"418\"\u003eSLX M7100\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"444\" data-section-id=\"pijeo\" data-start=\"432\"\u003eXT M8100\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"480\" data-section-id=\"iwr22y\" data-start=\"445\"\u003ecompatible 12-speed MTB systems\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"485\" data-start=\"482\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"502\" data-section-id=\"t4ytit\" data-start=\"487\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"792\" data-start=\"503\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"545\" data-section-id=\"1tfsv0l\" data-start=\"503\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong data-end=\"545\" data-start=\"507\"\u003e12-speed Hyperglide+ compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"598\" data-section-id=\"xkkkde\" data-start=\"546\"\u003e✔ Directional design (must face correct direction)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"640\" data-section-id=\"1vp65t7\" data-start=\"599\"\u003e✔ Includes \u003cstrong data-end=\"640\" data-start=\"612\"\u003equick link (master link)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"687\" data-section-id=\"1y6kuy0\" data-start=\"641\"\u003e✔ Optimised for smoother shifting under load\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"792\" data-section-id=\"1bvbk1g\" data-start=\"688\"\u003e✔ Improved chain retention with narrow-wide system interaction\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"797\" data-start=\"794\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"825\" data-section-id=\"1xng94c\" data-start=\"799\"\u003eWhy “126 links” matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"877\" data-start=\"826\"\u003e126 links is the \u003cstrong data-end=\"866\" data-start=\"843\"\u003efactory full length\u003c\/strong\u003e, used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"973\" data-start=\"878\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"900\" data-section-id=\"kqh3nu\" data-start=\"878\"\u003einitial installation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"929\" data-section-id=\"1qgtrcn\" data-start=\"901\"\u003ebikes with long chainstays\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"973\" data-section-id=\"hnewnn\" data-start=\"930\"\u003esetups with large cassettes (e.g. 10–51T)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1049\" data-start=\"975\"\u003eIn most cases, it is \u003cstrong data-end=\"1029\" data-start=\"996\"\u003eshortened during installation\u003c\/strong\u003e to match your bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1054\" data-start=\"1051\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1096\" data-section-id=\"7snapk\" data-start=\"1056\"\u003eGear system compatibility (important)\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1124\" data-start=\"1097\"\u003eThis chain is designed for:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1256\" data-start=\"1125\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1167\" data-section-id=\"l5m4dt\" data-start=\"1125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1167\" data-start=\"1127\"\u003e12-speed Shimano MTB cassettes (HG+)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1199\" data-section-id=\"1b42h9k\" data-start=\"1168\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1199\" data-start=\"1170\"\u003enarrow-wide 1x chainrings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1256\" data-section-id=\"ea7cjg\" data-start=\"1200\"\u003eclutch rear derailleurs (M6100 \/ M7100 \/ M8100 series)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1280\" data-start=\"1258\"\u003e❌ Not compatible with:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1392\" data-start=\"1281\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1314\" data-section-id=\"165uxqz\" data-start=\"1281\"\u003e8 \/ 9 \/ 10 \/ 11-speed systems\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1357\" data-section-id=\"1c2lkea\" data-start=\"1315\"\u003eroad 12-speed (different chain design)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1392\" data-section-id=\"1elxy4d\" data-start=\"1358\"\u003efreewheel or older drivetrains\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1397\" data-start=\"1394\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1411\" data-section-id=\"ocxqwl\" data-start=\"1399\"\u003eRide feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1593\" data-start=\"1412\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1450\" data-section-id=\"1twagq7\" data-start=\"1412\"\u003every smooth shifting across cassette\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1503\" data-section-id=\"12949sl\" data-start=\"1451\"\u003efast engagement on gear changes (Hyperglide+ tech)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1543\" data-section-id=\"wrgty8\" data-start=\"1504\"\u003ereduced chain bounce on rough terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1593\" data-section-id=\"1bfrtlp\" data-start=\"1544\"\u003estrong retention on climbs and technical trails\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1598\" data-start=\"1595\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1618\" data-section-id=\"1hx3z6s\" data-start=\"1600\"\u003eBest suited for\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1767\" data-start=\"1619\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1648\" data-section-id=\"9ifaii\" data-start=\"1619\"\u003emodern 1x MTB drivetrains\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1681\" data-section-id=\"17uvug2\" data-start=\"1649\"\u003etrail, XC, and enduro riding\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1722\" data-section-id=\"1okt1qw\" data-start=\"1682\"\u003eShimano Deore\/SLX\/XT 12-speed setups\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1767\" data-section-id=\"2iefv5\" data-start=\"1723\"\u003ee-MTB compatible systems (in many cases)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1772\" data-start=\"1769\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1781\" data-section-id=\"1xwciez\" data-start=\"1774\"\u003ePros\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2008\" data-start=\"1782\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1827\" data-section-id=\"13b804a\" data-start=\"1782\"\u003eexcellent shifting performance under load\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1858\" data-section-id=\"1f69hk\" data-start=\"1828\"\u003edurable Shimano HG+ design\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1904\" data-section-id=\"g7t8rv\" data-start=\"1859\"\u003eincludes quick link for easy installation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1948\" data-section-id=\"f2ulub\" data-start=\"1905\"\u003estrong chain retention on rough terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2008\" data-section-id=\"nojc14\" data-start=\"1949\"\u003eproven compatibility across Shimano 12-speed MTB groups\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2013\" data-start=\"2010\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2028\" data-section-id=\"1f14pki\" data-start=\"2015\"\u003eTrade-offs\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2208\" data-start=\"2029\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2071\" data-section-id=\"6fxxf0\" data-start=\"2029\"\u003emust be installed in correct direction\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2120\" data-section-id=\"w12udc\" data-start=\"2072\"\u003enot compatible with non-HG+ 12-speed systems\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2165\" data-section-id=\"15wgcy0\" data-start=\"2121\"\u003eneeds proper sizing (cut from 126 links)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2208\" data-section-id=\"ti5yez\" data-start=\"2166\"\u003emore expensive than 10\/11-speed chains\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2213\" data-start=\"2210\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2229\" data-section-id=\"1msgxz8\" data-start=\"2215\"\u003eBottom line\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"99\" data-start=\"58\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2501\" data-start=\"2230\"\u003eThe Shimano CN-M6100 12-speed 126-link chain is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2348\" data-start=\"2280\"\u003ecore Deore MTB drivetrain chain designed for modern 1x12 systems\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering smooth, reliable Hyperglide+ shifting and strong retention, but it must be correctly sized and matched to a compatible 12-speed Shimano setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Shimano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44932714266846,"sku":"CNM6100126Q","price":610.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1242\/8790\/files\/15014_Untitleddesign-2024-06-21T150457910.jpg?v=1750178103","url":"https:\/\/onlino-bicycle-shopco.shop\/products\/shimano-chain-m6100-12s-126","provider":"Online Bicycle Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}