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Fawkes Cycles Shimano Deore XT RD-M8130 XT Link Glide 11-speed rear derailleur - Sha | Free delivery over £40, 0% finance & 90 day returns.

Product Description

The Shimano Deore XT RD-M8130 is built for riders who treat their drivetrain like a punchbag and expect it to keep smiling. LinkGlide architecture, a Shadow+ clutch, and an SGS long cage combine to deliver crisp, consistent 11-speed shifts under load, over rough ground, and well beyond the point where lesser mechs start sulking. This is the XT-grade workhorse for 1x setups that need to last without surrendering the snap and precision Deore XT is known for. LinkGlide_ Built to Outlast LinkGlide is Shimano's durability-first shifting system, engineered to handle higher torque, bigger gear jumps, and the kind of mileage that wears Hyperglide setups out. Paired with a LinkGlide-specific shifter and cassette, the RD-M8130 delivers shift quality that stays sharp long after the trail bell has rung on lesser drivetrains. Shadow+ Clutch for a Quieter Ride Flick the chain stabiliser switch on and Shadow+ tensions the cage to keep the chain pinned through rock gardens, root mats, and washboard descents. Less chain slap, fewer dropped chains, and a noticeably quieter ride drivetrain noise dialled right down so the only soundtrack is tyres and breathing. Shadow Low-Profile Geometry The super low profile body sits tucked in tight against the frame, well clear of trail-side hazards. An optimised slant angle keeps shift action light and direct, while the single tension spring eliminates chainstay contact for clean, silent running. Pulleys That Do the Hard Yards Oversized 13T sealed-bearing pulleys reduce chain tension in the low gears and cut friction across the cassette. Less drag, smoother pedalling, and longer service intervals exactly what a 1x drivetrain demands when the gradient turns ugly. Hard-Wearing Construction Cold-forged wide alloy links and a forged pivot body shrug off impacts and trail debris. Fluorine-coated link pin bushings keep the action smooth, while a strong return spring delivers that unmistakable positive XT shift feel every press of the lever, every time. Direct Cable Routing The cable is routed cleanly into the derailleur body to prevent snagging on branches, rocks, and the assorted trail-side gremlins that conspire to ruin a good ride. Specifications Series_ Shimano Deore XT M8100 Model_ RD-M8130-SGS Speeds_ 11-speed LinkGlide Cage length_ SGS (long cage) Maximum low sprocket_ 50T Total capacity_ 39T Drivetrain compatibility_ 1x LinkGlide Pulley size_ 13T sealed bearing Clutch_ Shadow+ chain stabiliser Spring type_ Top normal Construction_ Cold-forged alloy wide link and pivot body Bushings_ Fluorine-coated link pin Compatibility Note The RD-M8130 is specifically designed to work with LinkGlide shifters and 11-speed 1x LinkGlide drivetrains. It is not cross-compatible with Hyperglide 11-speed components.