Shimano XT Linkglide Shifter SL-M8130-I with I-Spec EV 11-speed

The Shimano XT Shifter SL-M8130-I with I-Spec EV for Linkglide 11-speed Drivetrains

The SL-M8130-I from the Shimano XT series can be attached to the right side of a corresponding brake lever via an I-Spec-EV mount. This is the right shifter for the Linkglide 11-speed drivetrain, which was specifically developed for e-bikes and punishing applications in the touring and MTB sector. The levers are easily accessible and easy to operate, and as with all Rapidfire Plus models, thanks to 2-Way Release technology, the shift cable can be released both by pulling with the index finger and by thumb pressure. In addition, Instant Release speeds up the gear change, which is typically fast and defined. I-Spec EV not only makes the cockpit look tidier, it also offers extended adjustment options for position and rotation. An Optislick inner cable, which supports the function thanks to its coating, is supplied with the shifting handle. Note that there is no compatibility with non-linkglide rear derailleurs due to the different cable ratio.

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Specifications:

Series:

Deore XT M8100 (Linkglide)

Application:

All Mountain, Touring

Gearing:

11-speed

Mount:

I-Spec EV

Technical Information:

Type:

Rapidfire Plus

Body Material:

aluminium

Lever Material:

aluminium (main lever), steel, composite material (GFRP, release lever)

Cable:

stainless steel (Optislick)

Housing:

OT-SP41

Adjustment Options:

• cable adjust
• position adjust
• shift lever rotation adjust

Compatibility:

Linkglide 11-speed:

Rear Derailleur:

RD-M8130-SGS, RD-U8000, RD-U8020, RD-U6000, RD-U6020-11

Cassette:

CS-LG700-11, CS-LG600-11, CS-LG400-11

Chain:

CN-LG500, CN-HG601-11, CN-HG701-11, CN-HG901-11, CN-E8000-11

Brake Lever:

I-Spec EV

E-bike Drivetrain:

EP8 EP801, EP8 EP800, EP6 for MTB / Touring with mechanical 11-speed rear derailleur

Features:

• quick lever access and easy operation
• defined gear changes accelerated by Instant Release
• max. number of gears per shift: 2 (main lever, rear)
• extended adjustment possibilities thanks to I-Spec EV for a more ergonomic cockpit
• rubber contact surface
• 2x bearings
• Optislick inner cable with a minimal galvanic coating for more efficient cable routing and corrosion resistance
• painted body and main lever
• stainless steel clamp bolts

Technology:

Rapidfire Plus
Rapidfire Plus is a type of Shimano shift lever construction that has been common in the mountain bike sector since 1985. Two levers, the main lever and the release lever, are used instead of a twist shifter. Rapidfire Plus shift levers, as the name suggests, ensure fast shifting. In addition, depending on the model, it is possible to downshift up to three gears with one shift stroke.

2-Way-Release
With 2-Way-Release, the shifter can be pressed and pulled to shift to the smaller sprocket or chainring. This allows you to adjust the shifting process to your personal preferences. Most Rapidfire Plus shifters are equipped with 2-Way Release.

Instant Release
With Instant Release, the spring and thus the cable are released immediately when the lever is actuated, which ensures an enormously fast shifting process. The delay caused by a two-step shifting process with click and release is eliminated, so that the gear change is considerably accelerated and improved.

I-Spec EV
I-Spec EV describes a variant of the connection between brake lever and shift lever on Shimano MTB derailleurs. This type of mounting allows the shifter to be adjusted both horizontally and vertically in relation to the brake lever, and ensures a tidy cockpit by reducing the number of clamps required. Compared to I-Spec and I-Spec II, I-Spec EV offers a much wider adjustment range. 14 mm adjustment range the longitudinal direction and up to 60° rotation allow an optimal ergonomic adjustment to your riding style, your sitting position and your anatomy.

Models:

11-speed:

Mount:

right

Manufacturer Number:

I-SLM8130IRAP

Contents:

• 1 x Shimano XT SL-M8130-I shifter
• 1 x Shimano cable (2050 mm)
• 1 x Shimano cable housing (1880 mm)
• 3 x 6 mm sealed end caps
• 1 x long nose end cap