Shimano ESSA REAR DERAILLEUR 8s Compatibility Chart
Only pairings verified on both parts’ specifications are listed. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying.
Shifters that drive this derailleur
9 total resultsRecommended
1Every interface this pairing depends on was checked and matched, and the two parts are sold as part of the same system.
Shimano
ESSA DUAL CONTROL LEVER 8s
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Mechanically compatible
8Every interface this pairing depends on was checked and matched, but the parts come from different ranges, so expect to confirm shift feel and finish yourself.
Road / Gravel
Shimano
CLARIS DUAL CONTROL LEVER 8s
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
MTB / City
Shimano
CLARIS RIGHT SHIFT LEVER FLAT BAR ROAD 8s
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Shimano
CLARIS RIGHT SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER FLAT BAR ROAD 8s
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Shimano
EZ FIRE PLUS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER 8s
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Shimano
REVOSHIFT SHIFT LEVER SIS INDEX 8s
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Shimano
RIGHT SHIFT LEVER 8s
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Shimano
TOURNEY TX EZ FIRE PLUS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER 8s
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
General
Shimano
DOWN TUBE SHIFT LEVER 8s
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Cassettes for this derailleur
4 total resultsShares a standard
4One shared specification was confirmed, but we do not hold every spec this pairing depends on. Treat it as a starting point, not a verdict, and check the remaining interfaces before buying.
Shimano
HG CASSETTE 8s (CS-HG300-8)
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- The cassette's 45T largest cog is within the derailleur's 45T maximum
Shimano
HG CASSETTE 8s (CS-HG400-8)
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- The cassette's 45T largest cog is within the derailleur's 45T maximum
Shimano
HG CASSETTE 8s (CS-HG50-8)
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- The cassette's 34T largest cog is within the derailleur's 45T maximum
Shimano
TX HG CASSETTE 8s
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- The cassette's 32T largest cog is within the derailleur's 45T maximum
Chains for this derailleur
8 total resultsShares a standard
8One shared specification was confirmed, but we do not hold every spec this pairing depends on. Treat it as a starting point, not a verdict, and check the remaining interfaces before buying.
Shimano
CN-HG40 HG CHAIN 6, 7, 8s
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
KMC
E8
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
SRAM
PC-830 chain
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
SRAM
PC-850 Chain
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
SRAM
PC-870 Chain
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
KMC
X8
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
KMC
Z8.1
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
KMC
Z8.3
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
Frequently Asked Questions
What fits Shimano ESSA REAR DERAILLEUR 8s?
On this page we list shifters that drive this derailleur, cassettes for this derailleur, chains for this derailleur. Each listing was matched on a specification we hold for both parts; anything we could not verify is omitted rather than assumed to fit.
Can I use a higher or lower speed chain with Shimano ESSA REAR DERAILLEUR 8s?
No. Shimano ESSA REAR DERAILLEUR 8s is an 8-speed component and needs an 8-speed chain. Chains for different speed counts have different external widths and inner-plate profiles, which causes poor shifting or interference with the neighbouring sprockets.
Does Shimano ESSA REAR DERAILLEUR 8s work with electronic shifting like Di2 or AXS?
No. Shimano ESSA REAR DERAILLEUR 8s is mechanical, cable-actuated. Electronic groups use internal motors and proprietary signalling, so there is no mechanical or electrical path between the two.
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