Shimano XT RD-M8000 11-speed Shadow Plus Rear Derailleur

The XT rear derailleur RD-M8000 by Shimano - easier to use

The Shimano XT RD-M8000 rear derailleur features a Shadow Plus mechanism that allows you to switch between maximum chain stability and minimum operating forces. The extremely low profile and the flat angle of attack also benefit safety on difficult, narrow trails. In addition, compared to its predecessors, the RD-M8000 knows how to handle a slanted chain better and has larger derailleur pulley teeth for even smoother shifting performance. In the Dyna-Sys11 system, it thus performs its service efficiently and permanently. Both cages of the rear derailleur are made of lightweight aluminium. The shorter version (GS) is compatible with 1x11 and 2x11-speed gears and cassettes up to 46 or 42 teeth. In the long version (SGS) it can also be used for 3x11-speed drivetrains with an 11-40 cassette.

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Specifications:

Series:

Deore XT M8000

Application:

Cross Country, All Mountain

Gearing:

11-speed

Mount:

standard (Direct Mount compatible)

Capacity:

39 tooth (short), 47 tooth (long)

Compatibility:

Shimano MTB 11-speed

Compatibility - Chains:

HG-X11

Technical Information:

Derailleur Pulleys:

11-tooth

Outer Cage Material:

Aluminium

Inner Cage Material:

Aluminium

Other Materials:

stainless steel, aluminium, composite material (GFRP), steel

Compatibility:

Shifter:

SL-M9000, SL-M8000, SL-M7000-11, SL-M5100

Cassette:

• short / GS: 1x11-speed: CS-M9001 (11-40 t), CS-M8000, CS-M7000-11 (11-40 t, 11-42 t, 11-46 t), CS-M5100-11 (11-42 t only)
• long / SGS: 1x11-speed: CS-M9001 (11-40 t), CS-M8000, CS-M7000-11 (11-40 t, 11-42 t, 11-46 t), CS-M5100-11 (11-42 t only)
• short / GS: 2x11-speed: CS-M8000, CS-M7000-11, CS-M5100-11 (only 11-42 t)
• long / SGS: 2x11-speed: CS-M8000, CS-M7000-11, CS-M5100-11 (only 11-42 t)
• long / SGS: 3x11-speed: CS-M9001, CS-M8000, CS-M7000-11 (only 11-40 t)

Chain:

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

E-Bike:

STEPS E8080, E7000, E6100, E6180, E5000, E5080

Features:

• " Rider tuned" for precise, smooth shifting
• easy shifting with 20% less effort
• Shadow design with optimised angle of attack
• improved chain stability
• efficient shifting and frictionless drivetrain
• efficient construction of the derailleur pulley teeth
• painted cage plates
• 4 pivot bushings, fluorine-coated
• derailleur pulley bearings sealed

Technology:

Dyna-Sys11
Dyna-Sys11 is the name of the 11-speed shifting system for MTBs from Shimano. The focus lies on maintaining the pedalling rhythm both on flat ground and on uphill segments. The gear ratios are selected so that you make efficient progress in the most frequently used gear range and do not have to shift gears as much (" Rhythm Step" ).

Shadow RD+
Shadow Plus rear derailleurs are just as low-profile as Shimano's Shadow rear derailleurs. In addition, a stabilizer with on/off switch is used to reduce chain slap and thus counteract chain drop. At the same time, this results in a quieter drive. Weight is also saved compared to other chain restraint devices.

Models:

short:

Cage Length:

GS

Max. Largest Sprocket Teeth:

42 with 2x11-speed, 46 with 1x11-speed

Min. Largest Sprocket Teeth:

40-tooth

Max. Smallest Sprocket Teeth:

11-tooth

Min. Smallest Sprocket Teeth:

11-tooth

Max. Chainring Difference:

10-tooth

Total Capacity:

39-tooth

Manufacturer Number:

I-RDM8000GS

long:

Cage Length:

SGS

Max. Largest Sprocket Teeth:

40 with 3x11-speed, 42 with 2x11-speed, 46 with 1x11-speed

Min. Largest Sprocket Teeth:

40-tooth

Max. Smallest Sprocket Teeth:

11-tooth

Min. Smallest Sprocket Teeth:

11-tooth

Max. Chainring Difference:

18-tooth

Total Capacity:

47-tooth

Manufacturer Number:

I-RDM8000SGS

Contents:

• 1 x Shimano XT RD-M8000 Shadow+ rear derailleur