Shimano Deore XT RD-M8260 Di2 11-Speed Rear Derailleur

Precise wireless Di2 shifting designed for E-MTB and LinkGlide compatibility. The ultra-durable RD-M8260 long-cage rear derailleur delivers features all riders can appreciate. The derailleur taps into proven wireless Di2 shifting technology and other strengths of the trusted XT group, while pulling power from the bike's main battery, delivering a stable power supply, and eliminating the need for a separate battery for the rear derailleur.

Shimano XT Shadow ES 11-Speed wired rear derailleur for the ultimate in E-Bike shifting performance and durability.

Technology

Shimano Shadow ES

Robust. Resilient. Ready For Anything.

The concept of a Shadow derailleur has evolved. It's slimmer, stronger, smarter, has a Shadow-style chain stabilizer, and has a motor unit with Automatic Crash Recovery that returns to its original position after impact.

• Automatic Impact Recovery: The new Automatic Impact Recovery function instantly returns the 12-Speed derailleur to its original position after impact. Ride on
• Low Profile, Slim Design: Experience fewer derailleur strikes with lower consequences thanks to the low profile wireless derailleur
• Chain Stabilising Technology: The low-profile dual spring design creates higher chain tension for better chain wrap and retention
• Designed To Survive: The rear derailleur body boast a wide, well-braced linkage and solid pulleys to minimize debris entry and ensure durability

Di2

Thanks to its lightning-fast, accurate, and reliable shifting performance, Di2 puts riders in complete control and ensures a seamless interface between the cyclist and bike like never before. Creating and continually improving the world's best shifting is a complicated undertaking requiring constant technological advancements. From hardware to software, Shimano Di2 technology is on the cutting edge, striving to deliver the best rider experience possible now and in the future.

Since its first introduction two decades ago, Shimano Di2 technology has evolved to offer the most advanced shifting experience for a wide range of rider types and riding styles including road, city, mountain bike, and gravel.

The Di2 system allows comfort riding by the fusion of Shimano’s traditional mechanical technology and advanced digital technology. The computer-controlled automatic shifting system, the selfadjustable digital suspension for optimum hardness, and three automatic drive modes at your choice. Advanced computer engineering provides a smooth, silent and shockless ride. The Cyber Nexus is characterized by many features including the internal 8-Speed automatic system synchronized with the auto-suspension for quick response. In addition, electric power is supplied from the front hub dynamo to control shifting and suspension realizing an environmentally-friendly system - EcoVision. Shimano will continue to pursue the development of this self-energizing and automatic system.

Features

• Precise and clean wired shifting which Integrates with your Steps E-Bike system via EW-SD300 wires
• The M8260 pulls power from your existing E-Bike battery to deliver a constant supply of shifts
• A wide link structure, skid-plate design, durable aluminium plate, and solid pulley add robustness and longevity
• The new Automatic Impact Recovery function instantly returns the derailleur to its original position after impact
• A slimmer, stronger evolution of Shimano's pioneering chain-stabilizing Shadow RD+ concept
• Added derailleur durability combined with a LinkGlide cassette extends the drivetrain's lifespan
• Intelligent Auto Shift sensors and LinkGlide technology provide smooth, quick gear changes while you pedal so you are always in the right gear
• Keep your speed and shift whenever. Free Shift technology allows you to shift as you coast on flats or downhills
• When connected to your Steps E-Bike system Auto shift and Free Shift function can be used
• Crash recovery function, absorbs impacts and returns to its original position
• Shadow ES features a super low profile skid plate design and optimised slant angle for optimal clearance
• Shadow ES uses a dual spring chain stabilising switch that when on will reduce chain bounce in rough terrain maintaining more stable drive and shifting
• The Shadow ES system is also zero maintenance and has no degradation of performance
• Unique structure using two springs has a tighter chain wrap that improves shifting and security with increased spring force by 70%, allowing the chain to mesh firmly with the sprocket
• With the tighter chain wrap skipping is prevented even as the cogs wear
• 13T solid pulleys and decreased derailleur tension prevent high chain tension in low gears
• Alloy outer and inner pulley cage saves weight and increases rigidity
• Cold forged wide alloy links and pivot body
• Fluorine-coated link pin bushings
• Specifically designed to work with 11-Speed LinkGlide drivetrains
• 10-51 tooth compatible SGS cage