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)
Attachment: standard (Direct Mount compatible)
Capacity: 39 teeth
Largest Sprocket Teeth (max.): 42 with 2x11-speed, 46 with 1x11-speed
Largest Sprocket Teeth (min.): 40 teeth
Smallest Sprocket Teeth (max.): 11 teeth
Smallest Sprocket Teeth (min.): 11 teeth
Chainring Difference (max.): 10 teeth
Compatibility: Shimano MTB 11-speed
Compatibility - Chains: HG-X11
Derailleur Pulleys: 11 teeth
Outer Cage Material: aluminium
Inner Cage Material: aluminium
Other Materials: stainless steel, aluminium, composite (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