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CN-HG40 HG Chain

8-Speed HG Chain · 8/7/6-Speed Compatible, 114 Links

Category: Chain
Model year: Year not published
Market: Global
Variant key: 8-speed-114-link

Exact variant

Published identity and context

Weight

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SKU

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Manufacturer part number

CN-HG40

Catalog revision

1

Specification schema 1

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Schema version 1

Structured specifications

Link count: 114; Manufacturer average weight is specified for 114 links. Source: https://productinfo.shimano.com/zh-CN/product/CN-HG40
Coating/finish: Gray pin link plates and brown roller link plates; HG 8/7/6-speed class

Manufacturer-listed plate and roller finishes. Source: https://productinfo.shimano.com/zh-CN/product/CN-HG40

Material

Steel chain with treated link plates and rollers

Shimano HG chain; the manufacturer lists plate finishes and a chromized link pin where specified. Source: https://productinfo.shimano.com/zh-CN/product/CN-HG40

Claimed weight

324 g

Manufacturer average weight for 114 links. Source: https://productinfo.shimano.com/zh-CN/product/CN-HG40

Attributed statements

Compatibility context

These are source-backed manufacturer statements for this exact variant, not fitment advice or a compatibility guarantee.

Compatible speed count: 8; Shimano classifies this chain as HG 8/7/6-speed; 8 is the maximum listed compatibility count. Source: https://productinfo.shimano.com/zh-CN/product/CN-HG40
Drivetrain families: HG 8-speed, HG 7-speed, HG 6-speed; Shimano classifies this model for HG 8/7/6-speed drivetrains. Source: https://productinfo.shimano.com/zh-CN/product/CN-HG40

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Identity
Shimano (opens in a new tab)
Fresh
Checked Oct 12, 2026
Review
Accepted
Confidence
Verified
Market
Global
Source type
Product Page
Evidence note: Owner-reviewed official evidence for Shimano CN-HG40 HG Chain.
Classification Availability
Shimano (opens in a new tab)
Fresh
Checked Oct 12, 2026
Review
Accepted
Confidence
Verified
Market
Global
Source type
Product Page
Evidence note: Owner-reviewed official evidence for Shimano CN-HG40 HG Chain.
Frame Fork Material
Shimano (opens in a new tab)
Fresh
Checked Oct 12, 2026
Review
Accepted
Confidence
Verified
Market
Global
Source type
Product Page
Evidence note: Owner-reviewed official evidence for Shimano CN-HG40 HG Chain.
Weight
Shimano (opens in a new tab)
Fresh
Checked Oct 12, 2026
Review
Accepted
Confidence
Verified
Market
Global
Source type
Product Page
Evidence note: Owner-reviewed official evidence for Shimano CN-HG40 HG Chain.
Component Attributes
Shimano (opens in a new tab)
Fresh
Checked Oct 12, 2026
Review
Accepted
Confidence
Verified
Market
Global
Source type
Product Page
Evidence note: Owner-reviewed official evidence for Shimano CN-HG40 HG Chain.

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