Shimano XT 1x11-speed Upgrade Kit

The XT 1x11 Upgrade Kit by Shimano - Upgrading made easy

The Shimano XT 1x11 upgrade kit is just the thing for you if you want to switch from 10-speed to 1x11-speed. It consists of an 11-speed cassette (11-42 or 11-46 t), a Quick-Link chain, a rear derailleur and a shifter for the right-hand side. Here you have the choice between clamp mounting, I-Spec (B) and I-Spec II. The Shimano XT 11-speed shifting system guarantees an efficient gear range, smooth gear changes and riding fun in every scenario, be it cross-country racing or all-mountain use.

Specifications:

Series:

Deore XT M8000

Application:

Cross Country, All Mountain

Shifters & Derailleurs:

11-speed (mechanical)

Technical Information - Cassette:

Type:

Deore XT CS-M8000 (HG)

Gearing:

11-speed

Gradation:

11-42 t (11-13-15-17-19-21-24-28-32-37-42 t), 11-46 t (11-13-15-17-19-21-24-28-32-37-46 t)

Sprocket Material:

steel, aluminium (sprocket 11 on 11-42 t, sprocket 10+11 on 11-46 t)

Freehub Compatibility:

Shimano MTB

Note:

compatible with Shimano Road 11-speed using a 1.85 mm spacer

Spider:

2 (aluminium)

Technical Information - Rear Derailleur:

Type:

Deore XT RD-M8000 short/mid(GS)

Mount:

standard (Direct Mount compatible)

Capacity:

39-tooth

Largest Sprocket Teeth (max.):

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

Largest Sprocket Teeth (min.):

40-tooth

Smallest Sprocket Teeth (max.):

11-tooth

Smallest Sprocket Teeth (min.):

11-tooth

Chainring Difference (max.):

10-tooth

Compatibility:

Shimano MTB 11-speed

Compatibility - Chains:

HG-X11

Derailleur Pulleys:

11-tooth

Outer Cage Material:

Aluminium

Inner Cage Material:

Aluminium

Other Materials:

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

Technical Information - Chain:

Type:

Ultegra / XT CN-HG701-11 (HG-X11)

Number of Links:

116

Closure Type:

master link (Quick-Link)

Pin Type:

chromium-plated, solid

Directional:

yes

Material:

steel

Technical Information - Shifter:

Type:

Deore XT SL-M8000 or SL-M8000-B-I or SL-M8000-I (Rapidfire Plus)

Mount:

clamp (closed) or I-Spec (B) or I-Spec II

Body Material:

Aluminium

Lever Material:

aluminium (main lever), composite/GFRP + steel (release lever)

Cable:

stainless steel (Optislick)

Cable Housing:

OT-SP41

Gear Indicator:

yes, with clamp (removable; then replace with enclosed cover)

Adjustment Options:

cable adjust, position adjust (I-Spec only), rotation adjust (I-Spec II only)

Features:

Instant Release, Multi Release (pull: one gear, press: two gears), 2-Way Release

Contents:

• 1 x Shimano XT CS-M8000 cassette
• 1 x Shimano XT RD-M8000 Shadow+ short rear derailleur
• 1 x Shimano Ultegra / XT CN-HG701 chain
• 1 x Shimano XT SL-M8000 shifter or SL-M8000-B-I or (SL-M8000-I mm, right)
• 1 x Shimano cable, 2050 mm
• 1 x Shimano 1880 mm cable housing
• 1 x covers for gear indicators (clamp only)
• 1 x Shimano aluminium cassette lockring
• 1 x Shimano SM-CN900-11 Quick-Link master link
• 3 x Shimano 6 mm sealed end caps
• 1 x Shimano long nose end cap

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