{"product_id":"shimano-deore-xt-rd-m8100-12-speed-rear-derailleur","title":"Rear Derailleur 12 Speed Shimano Deore XT RD-M8100 Shadow+ Long Cage","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShimano Deore XT RD-M8100 SGS 12-Speed Rear Derailleur\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shimano Deore XT RD-M8100 SGS rear derailleur is designed for aggressive trail, enduro, and cross-country mountain biking with fast, precise 12-speed shifting performance. Featuring Shimano Shadow RD+ technology, the long cage XT derailleur delivers improved chain stability, quieter drivetrain operation, and reliable shifting performance across rough terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimised for Shimano 12-speed MTB drivetrains, the RD-M8100 SGS is compatible with 10-51T cassettes and uses larger 13T pulleys to improve drivetrain efficiency and chain management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShimano Deore XT RD-M8100 SGS rear derailleur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-speed MTB drivetrain compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Shimano 10-51T cassettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShimano Shadow RD+ clutch technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong cage SGS design for wide-range gearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved chain retention and quieter shifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-profile design reduces trail impacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger 13T pulley wheels improve efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimised for trail, enduro, and XC mountain bikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u003ch3\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShimano 12-speed MTB shifters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/12-speed-cassettes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eShimano 10-51T MTB cassettes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bike-chains\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eShimano Hyperglide+ chains\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for riders upgrading or building a Shimano Deore XT 12-speed mountain bike drivetrain for trail riding, enduro racing, and technical off-road terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the Shimano RD-M8100 compatible with 11-speed drivetrains?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Shimano Deore XT RD-M8100 is designed specifically for Shimano 12-speed MTB drivetrains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat cassette size is compatible with the RD-M8100 SGS?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis long cage SGS derailleur is compatible with Shimano 10-51T 12-speed MTB cassettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Shimano Shadow RD+?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShadow RD+ is Shimano’s clutch technology that reduces chain slap and improves drivetrain stability on rough terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49656149213493,"sku":"4550170443641","price":229.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/3468\/6261\/files\/shimano-deore-xt-RD-M8100-SGS-12-speed-rear-derailleur-IRDM8100SGS.png?v=1779862671","url":"https:\/\/ivanhoecycles.com.au\/products\/shimano-deore-xt-rd-m8100-12-speed-rear-derailleur","provider":"Ivanhoe Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}