Shimano Hyperglide Chain CN-HG54 10 Speed The Shimano HG54 is a Deore (i.e. upper mid-quality) Shimano 10-speed Hyperglide chain. Recommended for the following Shimano 10-speed cassettes: CS-M980 (XTR), CS-HG81 (SLX), CS-M771-10 (XT), CS-HG62-10 (Deore), CS-6700 (Ultegra). Shimano Hyperglide has been a by-word for slick-action bicycle transmissions for over 20 years. This chain's uni-directional design makes for even better shifting - just be sure to read the instructions so you fit the chain the right way round. The outer chain plates are optimized for better shifting between chainrings. The inner chain plates are optimized for faster shifting between cogs. The Shimano Hyperglide Chain CN-HG54 has 116 links + joining pin.