The New XT M8000 series gives you an even better riding experience. Paired with the 11 speed cassette you’ll be climbing like a billy goat up the mountain.
Shifting is easier and more stable, Shadow plus Dyna-Sys 11-speed rear derailleur gives you the ultimate in shifting performance and durability. The Shadow Plus uses a chain stabilizing switch that when on will reduce chain bounce in rough terrain maintaining more stable drive and shifting, this feature can now be adjusted externally with the help of an Allen key.

This GS model is designed to be run as a 1x11 and 2x11 setup.

Features:

• Light shift operation with 20% less effort.
• Chain stability improved.
• Efficient shifting and smoother driving.
• New shadow design with optimized slant angle.
• New shift cable with new hyper low-friction coating technology.
• New shadow design with optimized slant angle for stable gear position.
• Easy-to-adjust chain stabilizer.
• Efficient pulley teeth design

Specifications:

• Model No: RD-M8000-GS
• Series: SHIMANO DEORE XT M8000 Series
• Colour: Series colour
• Average weight: 271 g
• Remarks: * w/o Bracket spec. available
• B-Axle_Hollow axle: Yes
• B-axle 2_Hollow axle: Yes
• Compatible chain: HG-X 11-speed
• Direct attachment (Conventional): Yes
• Direct mount compatible: X*
• Fluoric coated link bushings: 4
• Low sprocket_Max.: 42T(2x11-speed), 46T(1x11-speed)
• Low sprocket_Min.: 40T
• Max. front difference: 10T
• Pulley_G pulley bearing: Sealed Bearing
• Pulley_Sunken type pulley bolt: Yes
• Pulley_Teeth: 11T
• Pulley_T pulley bearing: Sealed Bearing
• Pulley cage: GS
• Rear speeds: 11
• Top-Normal Spring Type: SHIMANO SHADOW RD+
• Top sprocket_Max.: 11T
• Top sprocket_Min.: 11T
• Total capacity: 39T