Smooth and decisive low-profile rear derailleur

Designed for the extremes of downhill racing and freeride disciplines, the Saint RD-M820 Rear Derailleur remains crisp-shifting and noticeably free of drivetrain noise when you're plunging into formidable downhills at high rates of speed and sending bigger features at the freeride park. Since...

SLX drivetrains seem to be an afterthought. We get it -- XT and XTR are flashy and featherweight, but when it comes to workhorse components, SLX is damn near impossible to beat. Thankfully, it also comes along with trickle-down technology from its pricier siblings, and it's easy to see with the...

With the advent of the XT Di2 RD-M8050 Rear Derailleur, Shimano's Di2 has finally come to Deore XT, which may be the most popular drivetrain model in the world. The XT version is built for more aggressive terrain, features a much friendlier price point, and actually represents an upgrade on XTR...

Bringing constant refinement to the 11-speed XT drivetrain, the Shimano XT RD-M8000 Rear Derailleur offers improved chain retention when you're riding across jarring, rock-strewn trails. Benefiting from trickle-down technology from the XTR group, This XT Deore derailleur utilizes Shadow RD+...

It's been a little while since we've seen an update to Shimano's coveted XT group. In fact, the last time we saw big changes was when things shifted to 11-speed, which should make it no shock at all that Shimano's new XT RD-M8100 Rear Derailleur comes along with the launch of 12-speed XT. The new...

The last time we saw an update to Shimano's workhorse XT group was back in 2015 when they made the switch to 11-speed. Fast forward four years and XT gets another refresh, so it comes as no surprise that Shimano's new XT RD-M8120 Rear Derailleur makes the move to 12-speed, along with other...

The Shimano XT RD-M8130 11-Speed Rear Derailleur is built for E-bikes, touring, and commuters who seek mountain bike-level gears without decreasing durability. Shadow+ tech ensures your chain stays tensioned properly, while its low-profile design keeps the derailleur safe and protected. The XT...

With the release of the XTR M9100 12-speed drivetrain, Shimano jumps right back to the front of the pack by expanding the available gear range and offering better shifting performance than ever before. The new XTR RD-M9100 Rear Derailleur is specifically optimized for Shimano's new wide range...

Shimano may have taken its sweet time when jumping into the world of 12-speed, but patience is a virtue, and it seems like our wait was certainly rewarded, as its new XTR 12-speed groupset soars right back to the front of the cutting edge, while offering even better shifting performance than...