Shimano Deore XT RD-M8000 11-Speed Rear Derailleur Medium Cage

The Shimano Deore XT RD-M8000 rear derailleur is for riders with a 11-speed drivetrain. The medium cage handles cassettes up to 40-42 teeth with one or two chainrings.

• Medium cage: accepts a maximum sprocket of 40-42 teeth with one or two chainrings
• Total capacity of 39 teeth, useful for wide-range cassettes
• Weighs approximately 271 g
• Designed for Rapidfire shifters and HG-X 11-speed chains
• Before ordering, check that the largest sprocket on your cassette is within the limits

Technical specifications

• Cage: Medium
• Weight: approximately 271 g
• Total capacity: 39 teeth
• Maximum sprocket: 40-42 teeth with one or two chainrings; 40-46 teeth with single speed
• Compatibility: 11-speed, medium cage; HG-X 11-speed chains
• Compatible shifter: Top Normal, designed for Rapidfire shifters
• Manufacturer code: IRDM8000GS

Founded in 1921 in Sakai, Japan, by Shozaburo Shimano, Shimano is still based in the same city today. For cyclists, it makes drivetrains, brakes, wheels, pedals and cycling shoes. Its history in bicycle components began with the production of freewheels in 1922.