Built to shift smoothly under extreme load, the DEORE XT RD-M8230 is the heart of an 11-speed LINKGLIDE drivetrain — and a natural fit for the rigours of e-MTB riding. LINKGLIDE prioritises durability and ultra-smooth shifting, shrugging off the high torque and repeated load that come with a motor underneath you.

It carries all of Shimano's latest derailleur thinking: SHIMANO SHADOW ES technology gives it a low-profile, wedge-shaped design that deflects trailside impacts and springs back into position, while a robust structure with wide-link construction and solid pulleys delivers the strength and dependability needed for mile after mile of assisted riding. The long-cage SGS design runs an 11-speed LINKGLIDE cassette for a wide, usable range.

Features

• SHIMANO SHADOW ES technology — wedge-shaped, low-profile design moves out of the way of impacts and resets cleanly
• Ultra-smooth shifting under extreme load — ideal for high-torque e-MTB use
• Robust structure with a slim stabiliser and wide-link construction for durability
• Alloy plate with solid pulley construction
• Long-cage SGS for 11-speed LINKGLIDE 11-50T cassettes

Specification

• Series: SHIMANO DEORE XT M8200

• Speeds: 11-speed (LINKGLIDE)

• Intended Use: e-MTB / high-torque drivetrains

• Technology: SHIMANO SHADOW ES

• Cage: Long Cage (SGS)

• Cassette Compatibility: 11-50T (LINKGLIDE)

• Cage Material: Alloy