Shimano XT Rear Derailleur RD M8000

The new Shimano XT 11-speed components, designed for use ranging from cross-country to enduro. Available with a crankset featuring 1–3 chainrings and an 11-speed cassette with a 11–40 or 11–42 tooth range. One of the major advantages of the XT 8000 series is the compatibility of the cassettes with conventional rear wheels. The XT 11-speed cassettes can be fitted to all freehubs designed for 9- and 10-speed Shimano MTB cassettes.

Shimano XT RD-M8000 rear derailleur:

The XT RDM 8000 SGS long-cage rear derailleur is designed for use with the XT 3-speed cranksets of the 11-speed series and is required for the 11-42 cassette. The XT Shadow Plus 8000 rear derailleur shifts with extreme precision, speed and smoothness. The new, slimmer design, fluorine-coated stainless steel bushings and extremely precise machined fits ensure high shifting precision and a long service life.

Shimano Shadow Plus:

The Shimano Shadow Plus mechanism has been further developed on the XT RD-M8000 rear derailleur. With the ability to adjust the friction damper as desired via a screw mechanism, the system can be tuned to prioritise maximum stability or minimal operating forces. Furthermore, the rear derailleur features an even slimmer profile, which protects it from damage and further reduces operating forces thanks to the shallow angle of engagement.

Shimano XT 8000 Rear Derailleur Compatibility:

The new Shimano 11-speed XT series is only compatible with the XT and XTR 11-speed shift levers SLM 8000 and SLM9000. The HG-800 chain is recommended. The 11-speed XTR cassettes are also compatible with 9-10-speed Shimano-compatible freehub bodies. Maximum cassette size: 40 teeth for 3x11 / 42 teeth for 2x11 / 46 teeth for 1x11

Shimano XTR RD M8000 SGS rear derailleur technology

• Long cage total capacity 47 teeth
• Largest sprocket: 42 teeth
• Pivot distance 10.8 cm
• Aluminium parallelogram offset inwards
• Stainless steel pivot pins with fluorine coating
• Adjustable spring tension
• Compatible with all Shimano 11-speed MTB shift levers
• Weight: RD-M8000-GS: 271 grams

Herstellerinformation: SHIMANO INC., 3-77 Oimatsu-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka 590-8577, Japan, www.shimano.com | EU contact: Shimano Europe BV, High Tech Campus 92, 5656 AG Eindhoven, The Netherlands, www.shimano.com