Shimano CN-7901 chain out of stock everywhere?
06-24-15, 06:49 AM
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Shimano CN-7901 chain out of stock everywhere?
I've had good luck with the Shimano CN-7901 chain. Last night, I started looking around to order another one. Seems like it is out of stock just about everywhere. Finally ordered one on amazon and it appears that it is being shipped from Japan.
What's going on with the CN-7901? Has it been replaced by something else?
What's going on with the CN-7901? Has it been replaced by something else?
06-24-15, 07:17 AM
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Looks like its on its way out. You can stock up here: Shimano Dura-Ace 7901 10 Speed Chain | Chain Reaction Cycles
06-24-15, 07:28 AM
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Looks like its on its way out. You can stock up here: Shimano Dura-Ace 7901 10 Speed Chain | Chain Reaction Cycles
06-24-15, 08:08 AM
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Prepare to settle on a substitute .. all that matters is matching the "speeds" count, for width..
all bike drive chains are half or aka 0.5"inch pitch..
all bike drive chains are half or aka 0.5"inch pitch..
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Plenty of other quality chains available.
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If you just gotta have that 7901 chain, Universal appears to have 46 of them in stock- https://www.universalcycles.com/shop...5&category=683
06-26-15, 04:32 AM
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ChainReaction Cycling just informed me that they didn't have one after all. They canceled my order.
Thanks for the tip on Universal Cycles. I just tried ordering one from Universal Cycles shops. We'll see what happens with that.
The one that I ordered through amazon has supposedly left Japan! "Package has left the carrier facility TOKYO INT CONTAINER 1, JAPAN".
The CN-7901 is simply the most quiet, smoothest chain I've ever used with my setup.
Thanks for the tip on Universal Cycles. I just tried ordering one from Universal Cycles shops. We'll see what happens with that.
The one that I ordered through amazon has supposedly left Japan! "Package has left the carrier facility TOKYO INT CONTAINER 1, JAPAN".
The CN-7901 is simply the most quiet, smoothest chain I've ever used with my setup.
06-26-15, 04:38 AM
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Is there that big of a difference between the 7901 and 6701 for half the price?
Shimano Ultegra 6701 10 Speed Chain | Chain Reaction Cycles
Shimano Ultegra 6701 10 Speed Chain | Chain Reaction Cycles
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I've had good luck with the Shimano CN-7901 chain. Last night, I started looking around to order another one. Seems like it is out of stock just about everywhere. Finally ordered one on amazon and it appears that it is being shipped from Japan.
What's going on with the CN-7901? Has it been replaced by something else?
What's going on with the CN-7901? Has it been replaced by something else?
CN-7901 (Dura Ace 7900 10 speed) has been discontinued, confirmed by Shimano here in Australia. Their suggested alternative is CN-6701 (6700 Ultegra), but I'll most likely use the KMC 10 speed (X10SL).
