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Pros & Cons
- The Hyperglide+ technology guarantees you can shift gears, even with a lot of pressure on the pedals.
- Relatively light derailleur
- Combined with a Shimano 12 speed mtb cassette, you'll have a wide range of gears
- Heavier weight than an XTR derailleur.
Specifications
Specifications
Brand
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Shimano |
12 speed | |
Mechanical | |
Weight
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284 grams |
Colour
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Black |
What groupset do you have?
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Shimano XT |
Description
Description
The shifting ease of the Shimano XT M8100 is very significant. Shimano has developed a new shifting technique, which allows you to shift even more smoothly in many daredevils on the pedals and under extreme conditions. This technique is called Shimano Hyperglide+.
Besides very smooth shifting, Shimano focuses on durability and performance in the XT M8100 group. This is also reflected in the materials used. The XTR M9100 rear derailleur contains a lot of carbon and other light materials, but the XT M8100 rear derailleur prefers steel and aluminium. This increases the durability and decreases the price of the XT M8100 derailleur. The only disadvantage is that the XT version is heavier than the XTR version, but few people will notice this difference.
In short, if you are looking for a 12 speed rear derailleur with excellent performance, low weight, and great durability, then this Shimano XT M8100 rear derailleur is for you. This derailleur has the same techniques as an XTR rear derailleur, but will last a lot longer due to the more durable materials. With this derailleur you have a lot of nice forest rides ahead of you!
User tips
Skew derailleur hanger?A problem that crops up often is a skew derailleur hanger. It can happen if the derailleur knocked into something, for example in the case of a fall on the bike. Luckily it can be fixed! You can read more here.
Clean the jockey wheels well too!
Just like the chain, the jockey wheels on a derailleur get super dirty. As a result the shifting is not as good and it does the lifespan of your derailleur no good. For that reason, it's a good idea to clean the jockey wheels at the same time when you clean and lube your chain. Do this by running a cloth along the jockey wheel while gently turning the chain. Of course it gets to a point where the jockey wheels are just plain worn out. In this blog post you can find out more about when jockey wheels should be replaced and what you'll need.
Reviews
Reviews
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Most recent reviews
5 / 5
The benchmark in switching quality
Unfortunately had a big branch in the cage of my old derailleur. After a long search, unfortunately I could not get a complete set to replace the entire cage. (Shimano NL does not deliver in the Netherlands). So unfortunately a nwe. Easy assembly and adjustment. Runs like clockwork again.
Pros & Cons
5 / 5
Good purchase
Bought to replace/upgrade slx. Installation and adjustment was easy. Shifts smoothly. Fast delivery.
Pros & Cons
5 / 5
From slx to this xt. Should have done this much sooner. Highly recommended
Switched from slx to this xt . Could transfer it without any fuss.and tuning was also easy. Upgrading is fun but this is well worth the money. Highly recommended
Pros & Cons
5 / 5
Best bang for the buck!
As stated, good performance/cost. Easy to install and set up!
5 / 5
Everything as it should be
Fast and correct service. Thanks to the good description I quickly found what I was looking for.
Pros & Cons
5
The benchmark in switching quality
Unfortunately had a big branch in the cage of my old derailleur. After a long search, unfortunately I could not get a complete set to replace the entire cage. (Shimano NL does not deliver in the Netherlands). So unfortunately a nwe. Easy assembly and adjustment. Runs like clockwork again.
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Easy assembly and adjustment
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Large switching range
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Sleek appearance
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No
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Not all parts easy to get
5
From slx to this xt. Should have done this much sooner. Highly recommended
Switched from slx to this xt . Could transfer it without any fuss.and tuning was also easy. Upgrading is fun but this is well worth the money. Highly recommended
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Just
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Shifting gears while climbing
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Nothing
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Number of gears | 12 speed | 12 speed | 12 speed | 12 speed |
Shifting Type | Mechanical | Mechanical | Mechanical | Mechanical |
Cage Length | Medium Cage / Long Cage | Long Cage | Long Cage | Long Cage |
Weight | 284 grams | 316 grams | 290 grams | 339 grams |
Colour | Black | Lunar Grey | Black | |
What groupset do you have? | Shimano XT | Shimano SLX | SRAM GX | SRAM NX / SX |
97,30 | 61,44 | 112,68 | 91,21 | |
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