Di2 rear derailleur Shimano Deore RD-M6260-12-SGS

The 12-speed e-bike rear derailleur from the new Deore Shadow ES Di2 wireless series. The e-bike rear derailleur draws power from the e-bike battery via an SD-300 cable. Designed for cassettes with a 10-51 tooth range.

Shimano Deore 6260 Di2 rear derailleur compatibility:

The Shimano Deore RD-M6260-12 rear derailleur is compatible with Shimano motors (EP8, EP801, EP6, EP5) and the Bosch Smart System BES3, from 2022 onwards. The rear derailleur must be connected to the e-bike drive unit’s batteries using the SD300 cable or, for the Bosch system, the EW-PS300 cable. For the TQ Drive Unit (HPR50), the EW-EX310 CAN adapter is required. The Freshift and Autoshift functions are only available with Shimano motors.

Shimano Deore RD M6260 long cage Di2 wireless rear derailleur – technical specifications and dimensions:

• Long cage, total capacity 41 teeth
• Shadow ES aluminium parallelogram offset inwards
• Bluetooth® LE Custom
• ANT private
• AUTO SHIFT
• FREE SHIFT
• Upper shift roller: sealed ball bearing, 13 teeth
• Lower shift roller: sealed ball bearing, 13 teeth
• Adjustable spring tension
• Compatible with Shimano Di2 shift levers – see compatibility list
• Can only be used with a single chainring on the crankset
• Smallest sprocket that can be shifted: 10 teeth
• Largest sprocket that can be shifted: 51 teeth
• Power connection: Di2 cable SD300, not included
• Weight: approx. 475 grams (manufacturer’s specification)

Shimano Deore RD-M6260-SGS rear derailleur:

Wireless Di2 shifting, designed for e-MTBs and HYPERGLIDE+. The ultra-robust Deore 12-speed RD-M6260-SGS rear derailleur with a long cage is best combined with the 10-51T 12-speed cassette and offers features that every rider will appreciate. It utilises the same wireless Di2 shifting technology and other strengths of the other XTR models, but is powered by the bike’s main battery, ensuring a stable power supply and eliminating the need for an additional battery.

• Directly wired: The M6260 draws its power from your existing e-bike battery, ensuring consistent shifting.
• AUTO SHIFT e-bike technology: Intelligent AUTO SHIFT sensors and HYPERGLIDE+ technology ensure smooth, fast gear changes whilst pedalling, so you’re always in the right gear.
• FREE SHIFT e-bike technology: Maintain your speed whilst the system shifts automatically when coasting or riding downhill.
• The new Impcat Recovery function resets the rear derailleur to its original position after an impact, so you can carry on riding.
• Robust construction: A wide joint structure, the sliding plate design, the durable carbon plate and solid derailleur pulleys ensure robustness and longevity.
• Rear derailleur protection function: The new Automatic Impact Recovery function immediately returns the rear derailleur to its original position after an impact.
• SHIMANO SHADOW ES: A slimmer, more stable evolution of SHIMANO’s groundbreaking SHADOW concept for chain stabilisation.
• Precise and smooth wireless shifting: Wireless Di2 and HYPERGLIDE+ technology ensure smooth, precise and instantaneous shifting.
• Wedge-shaped: The new wedge shape of SHIMANO’s most durable rear derailleur to date better absorbs direct impacts and glides smoothly over obstacles in the event of a collision.

Shimano Auto Shift:

AUTO SHIFT is an automatic shifting technology that reads your pedalling dynamics so you’re always in the right gear and can concentrate fully on the ride. Multiple system sensors continuously measure cadence, torque and speed to automatically select the right gear for you, without you having to shift manually. When cadence and speed decrease and torque increases, the system selects a lighter gear. When you push down and accelerate, the system shifts up for you, ensuring you’re always in the right gear at the right time. Focus on what matters with AUTO SHIFT.

Shimano Freeshift:

The shifting behaviour can be quickly changed by selecting AUTOMATIC FREE SHIFT or MANUAL FREE SHIFT in the E-TUBE PROJECT Cyclist app. Better concentration with AUTOMATIC FREE SHIFT. Automatic mode uses your speed and app settings to shift whilst you’re riding, so you can start pedalling again in the right gear. Even in automatic mode, you can shift at any time to react to changes in terrain.

FREE SHIFT is available for compatible e-bikes with Di2 shifting. When coasting, the drive unit delivers just enough power to allow the chainring and cassette to shift gears without affecting the bike’s acceleration. FREE SHIFT for e-MTB redefines mountain bike control, allowing you to focus entirely on the terrain and your body position during corners and descents. The ability to select the right gear without pedalling will change the way you approach cornering. FREE SHIFT helps you focus on planning your line and maintaining a stable position for greater control and better acceleration out of the corner. FREE SHIFT for e-MTB helps you maintain a stable body position by enabling gear changes without pedalling in the middle of a downhill section. With FREE SHIFT, you’ll exit the downhill in the right gear and avoid gears that are too light or too heavy.

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