{"product_id":"shimano-chain-cnm9100-12-speed-l-ql","title":"Shimano Chain CNM9100 12 Speed L\/Ql","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"52\" data-section-id=\"1htfcb3\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eShimano 12-Speed Chain (L \/ QL – Quick Link Type)\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"69\" data-section-id=\"c32iwk\" data-start=\"54\"\u003eWhat Is It?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"211\" data-start=\"70\"\u003eThe term \u003cstrong data-end=\"112\" data-start=\"79\"\u003e“Shimano Chain 12 Speed L\/QL”\u003c\/strong\u003e usually refers to a \u003cstrong data-end=\"203\" data-start=\"133\"\u003eShimano 12-speed MTB or road chain supplied with a Quick Link (QL)\u003c\/strong\u003e, where:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"335\" data-start=\"213\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"289\" data-section-id=\"4rgkg5\" data-start=\"213\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"289\" data-start=\"215\"\u003eL = Long chain (full-length, usually 126–138 links depending on model)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"335\" data-section-id=\"10scd9v\" data-start=\"290\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"335\" data-start=\"292\"\u003eQL = Quick Link (master link connector)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"505\" data-start=\"337\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"408\" data-start=\"347\"\u003ereplacement chain for modern Shimano 12-speed drivetrains\u003c\/strong\u003e, used on MTB, gravel, and road systems depending on the exact model (Deore, SLX, XT, 105, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"510\" data-start=\"507\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"527\" data-section-id=\"1ma7m6t\" data-start=\"512\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"921\" data-start=\"528\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"578\" data-section-id=\"8yc3d1\" data-start=\"528\"\u003eCompatible with \u003cstrong data-end=\"578\" data-start=\"546\"\u003eShimano 12-speed drivetrains\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"632\" data-section-id=\"1q7x1i4\" data-start=\"579\"\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong data-end=\"632\" data-start=\"590\"\u003eQuick Link (tool-free connecting link)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"670\" data-section-id=\"tsrz78\" data-start=\"633\"\u003eNarrow profile for precise shifting\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"715\" data-section-id=\"pctv71\" data-start=\"671\"\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong data-end=\"715\" data-start=\"686\"\u003eHyperglide+ (HG+) systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"765\" data-section-id=\"jfwffw\" data-start=\"716\"\u003eSmooth shifting under load (especially MTB use)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"810\" data-section-id=\"18n24kx\" data-start=\"766\"\u003eHardened steel construction for durability\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"866\" data-section-id=\"f05jhy\" data-start=\"811\"\u003eOptimised for 1x12 and 2x12 systems (model dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"921\" data-section-id=\"4hnh3s\" data-start=\"867\"\u003eWorks with Shimano 12-speed cassettes and chainrings\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"926\" data-start=\"923\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"945\" data-section-id=\"1a3ueyz\" data-start=\"928\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"1319\" data-start=\"947\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cthead data-end=\"974\" data-start=\"947\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"974\" data-start=\"947\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"963\" data-start=\"947\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"974\" data-start=\"963\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctbody data-end=\"1319\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1020\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1009\" data-start=\"1001\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1020\" data-start=\"1009\"\u003eShimano\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1046\" data-start=\"1021\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1028\" data-start=\"1021\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1046\" data-start=\"1028\"\u003e12-speed chain\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1092\" data-start=\"1047\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1056\" data-start=\"1047\"\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1092\" data-start=\"1056\"\u003eL (full-length, varies by model)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1136\" data-start=\"1093\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1105\" data-start=\"1093\"\u003eConnector\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1136\" data-start=\"1105\"\u003eQL (Quick Link master link)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1185\" data-start=\"1137\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1153\" data-start=\"1137\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1185\" data-start=\"1153\"\u003eShimano 12-speed HG+ systems\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1233\" data-start=\"1186\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1192\" data-start=\"1186\"\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1233\" data-start=\"1192\"\u003eMTB \/ Road \/ Gravel (model dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1274\" data-start=\"1234\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1249\" data-start=\"1234\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1274\" data-start=\"1249\"\u003eHardened steel plates\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1319\" data-start=\"1275\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1288\" data-start=\"1275\"\u003eTechnology\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1319\" data-start=\"1288\"\u003eHyperglide+ shifting design\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1324\" data-start=\"1321\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1363\" data-section-id=\"1lu9784\" data-start=\"1326\"\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1681\" data-start=\"1678\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1709\" data-section-id=\"13o4ft3\" data-start=\"1683\"\u003eWho Is It Suitable For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2018\" data-start=\"1711\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1759\" data-section-id=\"3s3p0h\" data-start=\"1711\"\u003eMountain bikers using Shimano 12-speed systems\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1816\" data-section-id=\"lwd2kf\" data-start=\"1760\"\u003eRoad cyclists with Shimano 105\/Ultegra 12-speed setups\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1866\" data-section-id=\"jcby7n\" data-start=\"1817\"\u003eGravel riders with Shimano 12-speed drivetrains\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1924\" data-section-id=\"7t3xdq\" data-start=\"1867\"\u003eE-MTB riders (depending on chain model strength rating)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1964\" data-section-id=\"1xvbvrd\" data-start=\"1925\"\u003eRiders replacing worn 12-speed chains\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2018\" data-section-id=\"1ygk8om\" data-start=\"1965\"\u003eBikepackers needing reliable drivetrain performance\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2023\" data-start=\"2020\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2046\" data-section-id=\"10v8nod\" data-start=\"2025\"\u003eWho Should Use It?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2344\" data-start=\"2048\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2108\" data-section-id=\"1a2h2el\" data-start=\"2048\"\u003eRiders using Shimano \u003cstrong data-end=\"2108\" data-start=\"2071\"\u003eM7100 \/ M8100 \/ M9100 MTB systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2171\" data-section-id=\"1a74jgt\" data-start=\"2109\"\u003eRiders using Shimano \u003cstrong data-end=\"2171\" data-start=\"2132\"\u003eR7100 \/ R8100 road 12-speed systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2238\" data-section-id=\"1z0erok\" data-start=\"2172\"\u003eCyclists needing a replacement chain with Quick Link convenience\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2289\" data-section-id=\"1qc7v7f\" data-start=\"2239\"\u003eRiders wanting easy installation and maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2344\" data-section-id=\"1cz4rxk\" data-start=\"2290\"\u003eMechanics servicing Shimano 12-speed HG+ drivetrains\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n","brand":"Shimano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45689318899772,"sku":"CNM9100138Q","price":1485.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/2261\/8940\/files\/8842_WtZjTTUlQHAf.png?v=1782227326","url":"https:\/\/www.olympiccycles.co.za\/products\/shimano-chain-cnm9100-12-speed-l-ql","provider":"Olympic Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}