Built for aggressive trail riding to enduro racing, the Shimano Deore XT M8200 shifter and rear derailleur deliver precise, durable performance where it counts most.
The M8200 rear derailleur features a low-profile wedge design paired with an internal spring that absorbs trail impacts on the fly. It’s available in Long Cage (510% range) for enduro and all-day rides, or Medium Cage/GS (500% range) for riders prioritizing weight savings.
The M8200 shift lever delivers tighter action and quicker release, while remaining fully compatible with existing 12-speed drivetrains.
What’s Included
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RD-M8200 Mechanical Rear Derailleur
Low-profile wedge design and internal spring for trail-impact absorption, with up to 510% range (51t). -
SL-M8200 Shifter
Tighter action, quicker release, and natural ergonomics in a redesigned package.
- Derailleur
- Shifter
- Works With
Derailleur
| Model: | Deore XT M8200 |
| Model ID: | RD-M8200-GS, RD-M8200-SGS |
| Rear Speeds: | 12-Speed |
| Cage Length: | Medium (GS), Long (SGS) |
| Min Tooth: | 9t (Medium Cage), 10t (Long Cage) |
| Max Tooth: | 45t (Medium Cage), 51t (Long Cage) |
| Drive Config: | 1x |
| Mount Interface: | Derailleur Hanger |
| Shift Technology: | Mechanical (cable-actuated) |
Shifter
| Model: | Deore XT M8200 |
| Model ID: | SL-M8200-R (22.2mm), SL-M8200-IR (I-SPEC EV) |
| Type: | RapidFire Plus |
| Rear Speeds: | 12-Speed |
| Drive Config: | 1x |
| Max Shifts: | 3 |
| Mount Interface: | 22.2mm Handlebar Clamp or I-SPEC EV (Brake Lever) |
| Shift Technology: | Mechanical (cable-actuated) |
| Cable: | OptiSlick (included) |
Works With
The Shimano Deore XT M8200 components are 100% backwards compatible with your current Shimano 12-Speed cassette, crankset/chainring, and chain. Compatible models include: XTR M9100 and M9200, Deore XT M8100, M8200, SLX M7100, and Deore M6100, M6200 and M7200.
This kit will attach to modern framesets via a derailleur hanger, including the Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH).
Long cage derailleurs are compatible with 51t cassettes. Medium cage derailleurs are compatible with 45t cassettes.
