Shimano XT M8130 Linkglide 1x11-speed Upgrade Kit

The Shimano Deore M8130 Linkglide Upgrade Kit - Durable 1x11-speed drivetrain for your E-bike

This upgrade kit includes the basic equipment for a Deore 1x11-speed Linkglide drivetrain, which was specifically developed by Shimano for e-bikes and punishing uses in the trekking and MTB sector. It provides you with the Linkglide 11-speed cassette CS-LG600-11, which is characterised by particularly long durability and very smooth gear changes, as well as with the matching CN-LG500 Linkglide chain with master link. Here you have the choice between different numbers of links, depending on whether you need a long or rather a shorter chain for your bike. Also included is the RD-M8130 11-speed rear derailleur, which features Shadow Plus technology for optimal chain retention. The SL-M8130 shifter mounts on the right side over the I-Spec EV mount of a compatible brake lever. Thanks to 2-Way Release, it allows for a release of the cable via index finger or thumb pressure and ensures instantaneous shifting thanks to Instant Release.

Guidelines for Replacing E-bike Components:

Before you replace components on your e-bike, please read through the guidelines for component replacement for CE-marked e-bikes/pedelecs with pedal assistance.

Specifications:

Series: Deore XT M8100 (Linkglide)
Application: All Mountain, City & Touring
Shifters & Derailleurs: 11-speed (mechanical)

Technical Information:

Cassette:
Type: CS-LG600-11 (Linkglide)
Gearing: 11-speed
Gradation: 11-50 t (11-13-15-17-20-23-26-30-36-43-50 t)
Sprocket Material: steel
Freehub Compatibility: Shimano MTB
Note: compatible with Shimano Road 11-speed using a 1.85 mm spacer
Spider: 1 (steel)

Rear Derailleur:
Type: Deore XT Shadow Plus RD-M8130 long (SGS)
Mount: standard
Capacity: 39-tooth
Largest Sprocket Teeth (max.): 50-tooth
Largest Sprocket Teeth (min.): 50-tooth
Smallest Sprocket Teeth (max.): 11-tooth
Smallest Sprocket Teeth (min.): 11-tooth
Chainring Difference (max.): 0-tooth
Compatibility: Shimano MTB 11-speed (Linkglide)
Compatibility - Chains: HG-X 11-speed, CN-LG500
Derailleur Pulleys: 13-tooth
Outer Cage Material: Aluminium
Inner Cage Material: Aluminium
Other Materials: aluminium, stainless steel, steel, composite (GFRP)

Chain:
Type: CN-LG500
Number of Links: 116, 126, 138
Closure Type: master link (Quick-Link)
Pin Type: chromium-plated, solid
Directional: yes
Material: steel

Shifter:
Type: Deore XT SL-M8130-I (Rapidfire Plus)
Mount: I-Spec EV
Body Material: Aluminium
Lever Material: Aluminium (main lever), steel, plastic (GFRP, release lever)
Cable: stainless steel (Optislick)
Cable Housing: OT-SP41

Compatibility:

E-bike Drivetrain: EP8 for MTB / Trekking
Freehub / Over Locknut Dimension:
- Shimano MTB: 141 mm, 148 mm
- Shimano Road: 135 mm, 142 mm

Features:

Cassette:
- Linkglide cassette (LG) for long-lasting, smooth shifting performance
- smooth shifting inwards and outwards
- less shift jerk
- 3x more durable than Hyperglide+, especially under high load and chain tension
- pinion partly nickel-plated, partly with black chrome-cobalt coating
- pinion carrier plated
- lockring made of chromed steel

Chain:
- Linkglide chain (LG) for smooth, defined gear changes
- for Linkglide 10-/11-speed and Hyperglide 11-speed drivetrains
- reliable function
- outer plate: grey, inner plate: grey
- with master link for easy installation

Rear Derailleur:
- smooth, defined shifting in the Linkglide system
- low profile
- chain stabilizer (Shadow+) against chain drops, chain slaps and noise
- sealed guide and tension roller bearings
- painted cage plates
- 7 pivot bushings, fluorine-coated

Shifter:
- quick lever access and easy operation
- defined gear changes accelerated by Instant Release
- 2-Way Release technology
- max. number of gears per shift: 2 (main lever, rear)
- extended adjustment possibilities thanks to I-Spec EV for a more ergonomic cockpit: tension adjustment, position adjustment, rotation adjustment
- rubber contact surface
- 2x sealed
- Optislick cable with a minimal, uniform galvanic coating for more efficient cable routing and corrosion resistance
- painted body and main lever
- stainless steel clamp bolts

Manufacturer Numbers:

Cassette: I-CSLG60011150
Chain: I-CNLG500116Q (116 links), I-CNLG500126Q (126 links), I-CNLG500138Q (138 links)
Rear Derailleur: I-RDM8130SGS
Shifter: I-SLM8130IRAP

Contents:

Shimano XT M8130 1x11 Upgrade Kit, consisting of:
- 1 x Shimano CS-LG600-11 cassette
- 1 x Shimano XT RD-M8130 Shadow+ rear derailleur
- 1 x Shimano CN-LG500 with 116 chain or 126 or 138 links
- 1 x Shimano XT SL-M8130 shifter
- 1 x Shimano cable, 2050 mm
- 1 x Shimano 1880 mm cable housing
- 3 x Shimano 6 mm sealed end caps
- 1 x Shimano long nose end cap
- 1 x Shimano cassette end ring
- 1 x Shimano Quick-Link master link