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

Shifters & Derailleurs:

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 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-tooth

Smallest Sprocket Teeth (min.):

10-tooth

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 material (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 material (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:

Shimano XT 1x12-speed Upgrade Kit, consisting of:

• 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