RD-M8250-GS - MID-CAGE

Optimized for impact survivability, the 12-speed mid-cage M8250 rear derailleur is the top choice for everyday trail riding, offering unmatched durability, quick and precise shifts, and added weight savings when paired with the 9-45T compact cassette. Featuring all-new wireless Di2 shifting, automatic impact recovery, a 500% gear range, and 23 millimeters of additional ground clearance for a bash-free ride, the M8250 rear derailleur is built to be relentlessly reliable so you are free to focus solely on the trail ahead.

FEATURES

• Robust Design: A wide link structure, skid-plate design, durable aluminum plate and solid pulley add robustness and longevity.
• RD Protection Function: The new Automatic Impact Recovery function instantly returns the derailleur to its original position after impact.
• SHIMANO SHADOW ES: A slimmer, stronger evolution of SHIMANO's pioneering chain-stabilizing SHADOW RD+ Concept.
• Precise & Clean Wireless Shifting: Pinpoint, ultra-fast shifting, and a no-sacrifice 500% gear range.
• Protected Battery: Tucked safely inside an enclosed space, the battery won't budge even in rough terrain, while remaining easily removable for charging.
• Covered Pulleys/Cage: The solid pulley and shielded pulley teeth prevent trail debris from jamming up your flow.

RD-M8250-SGS

The all-new DEORE XT M8250 long-cage derailleur paired with a standard 10-51T M8200 cassette gives all types of riders the range and robustness to tackle every trail on the mountain. With built-in Automatic Impact Recovery, a new, impact-deflecting wedge shape, and simple covered-pulley solutions, this derailleur stands up to harsh trail impacts and still retains its lightning-quick shifting speed and high level of performance.

FEATURES

• Robust Design: A wide link structure, skid-plate design, durable aluminum plate and solid pulley add robustness and longevity.
• RD Protection Function: The new Automatic Impact Recovery function instantly returns the derailleur to its original position after impact.
• SHIMANO SHADOW ES: A slimmer, stronger evolution of SHIMANO's pioneering chain-stabilizing SHADOW RD+ concept.
• Precise & Clean Wireless Shifting: Ultra-fast shifting and a no-sacrifice 500% gear range.
• Protected Battery: Tucked safely inside an enclosed space, the battery won't budge even in rough terrain, while remaining easily removable for charging.
• Covered Pulleys/Cage: The solid pulley and shielded pulley teeth prevent trail debris from jamming up your flow.

RD-M8260-12 - EMTB LONG-CAGE

Wireless Di2 shifting designed for E-MTB and HYPERGLIDE+. The ultra-durable RD-M8260 long-cage, 12-speed rear derailleur pairs best with the CS-M8200 10-51 cassette to deliver features all riders can appreciate. It taps into proven wireless Di2 shifting technology and the strengths of other XT offerings, while pulling power from the bike's main battery, delivering a stable power supply, and eliminating the need for a back-up battery.

FEATURES

• Direct Wired: M8260 pulls power from your existing e-bike battery to deliver a constant supply of shifts.
• Robust Design: A wide link structure, skid-plate design, durable aluminum plate and solid pulley add robustness and longevity.
• RD Protection Function: The new Automatic Impact Recovery function instantly returns the derailleur to its original position after impact.
• SHIMANO SHADOW ES: A slimmer, stronger evolution of SHIMANO's pioneering chain-stabilizing SHADOW RD+ concept.
• Fast Shifting and Robust Design: Durable DEORE XT derailleur paired with the HYPERGLIDE + cassette delivers one of the fastest and most precise shifting under load experiences available.
• E-Bike Technology: Intelligent AUTO SHIFT sensors and HYPERGLIDE+ technology provide smooth, quick gear changes while you pedal so you are always in the right gear.
• FREE SHIFT E-Bike Technology: Keep your speed and shift whenever. FREE SHIFT technology allows you to shift as you coast on flats or downhills.