Shimano XT 1x12-speed Upgrade Kit

The Shimano XT Upgrade Kit - Your entry into the 12-speed world

The Shimano XT 1x12 Upgrade Kit enables all those who do not ride a Shimano crank to enter the world of 12-speed shifting with Shimano. It includes the rear derailleur RD-M8100, the shifter SL-M8100-R, the chain CN-M8100 and the cassette CS-M8100-12 in the gradation 10-45 or 10-51 t. With the rear derailleur you can choose between clamp and I-Spec EV mounts.

Specifications:

Series: Deore XT M8100
Application: Enduro, All Mountain, Cross Country
Gearing: 12-speed (mechanical)

Technical Information - Cassette:

Type: Deore XT CS-M8100-12 (Hyperglide+)
Gearing: 12-speed
Gradation: 10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-32-36-40-45 t, 10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-33-39-45-51 t
Sprocket Material: steel (sprocket 1 to 10), aluminium (sprockets 11 and 12)
Freehub Body Compatibility: Shimano Micro Spline
Spider: 1 (aluminium)

Technical Information - Rear Derailleur:

Type: Deore XT RD-M8100 or RD-M8120 long (SGS)
Mount: standard
Capacity: 41 tooth (RD-M8100), 45 tooth (RD-M8120)
Largest Sprocket Teeth (max.): 51 tooth (RD-M8100), 45 tooth (RD-M8120)
Largest Sprocket Teeth (min.): 51 tooth (RD-M8100), 45 tooth (RD-M8120)
Smallest Sprocket Teeth (max.): 10 teeth
Smallest Sprocket Teeth (min.): 10 teeth
Chainring Difference (max.): 0 tooth (RD-M8100), 10 tooth (RD-M8120)
Compatibility: Shimano MTB 12-speed
Derailleur Pulleys: 13 tooth
Outer Cage Material: aluminium
Inner Cage Material: aluminium
Other Materials: aluminium, stainless steel, steel, composite (GFRP)

Technical Information - Chain:

Type: Deore XT CN-M8100 (HG)
Number of Links: 126
Closure Type: master link (Quick-Link)
Pin Type: solid
Directional: yes
Material: steel

Technical Information - Shifter:

Type: Deore SL-M8100 or SL-M8100-I (Rapidfire Plus)
Mount: clamp (closed) or I-Spec EV
Body Material: aluminium
Lever Material: aluminium (main lever), composite (GFRP) + steel (release lever)
Cable: stainless steel (Optislick)
Cable Housing: OT-SP41
Adjustment Options: cable adjust, position adjust (I-Spec EV only), rotation adjust (I-Spec EV only)
Features: Instant Release, Multi Release, 2-Way Release

Compatibility:

Freehub / Rear Hub: Shimano Micro Spline. Various manufacturers offer conversion kits.

Brake Lever: According to Shimano, only I-Spec EV, but there are adapter solutions for I-Spec (B) or I-Spec II from other manufacturers, e.g. Wolf Tooth.

Chainring: Shimano 12-speed or a chainring made for Shimano Hyperglide+ 12-speed.

Contents:

- 1 x Shimano XT CS-M8100-12 cassette
- 1 x Shimano XT RD-M8100 rear derailleur or RD-M8120 Shadow+
- 1 x Shimano XT CN-M8100 chain
- 1 x Shimano XT SL-M8100 shifter or (SL-M8100-I mm, right)
- 1 x Shimano cable (2050 mm)
- 1 x Shimano cable housing
- 3 x 6 mm sealed end caps
- 1 x long nose end cap
- 1 x Shimano aluminium lockring
- 1 x Shimano SM-CN910-12 Quick-Link master link