Shimano SLX REAR DERAILLEUR LONG CAGE 3X10s Compatibility Chart
The rest of the Shimano SLX groupset
Other Shimano SLX parts with a compatibility chart of their own. They are listed because they share the groupset, not because they have been checked against this part. The verified matches are further down the page.
Rear derailleurs
Cassettes
Shifters
- Shimano SLX SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC B 10s
- Shimano SLX SHIFT LEVER RIGHT CLAMP BAND 11s
- Shimano SLX SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC II 10s
- Shimano SLX BRAKE LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC EV CLAMP BAND
- Shimano SLX SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC B 11s
- Shimano SLX SHIFT LEVER LEFT 2X12s
- Shimano SLX SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC EV 12s
- Shimano SLX SHIFT LEVER LEFT I-SPEC B 2/3X11s
- Shimano SLX SHIFT LEVER LEFT I-SPEC EV 2X12s
- Shimano SLX BRAKE LEVER LEFT I-SPEC EV CLAMP BAND
- Shimano SLX SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC II 11s
Front derailleurs
- Shimano SLX FRONT DERAILLEUR DOWN SWING (DIRECT MOUNT) 2X11s
- Shimano SLX FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (CLAMP BAND MOUNT ) 2X12s
- Shimano SLX FRONT DERAILLEUR DOWN SWING (HIGH CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X11s
- Shimano SLX FRONT DERAILLEUR TOP SWING (LOW CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X11s
- Shimano SLX FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (DIRECT MOUNT ) 2X12s
Only pairings verified on both parts’ specifications are listed. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying.
Shifters that drive this derailleur
12 total resultsRecommended
3Every interface this pairing depends on was checked and matched, and the two parts are sold as part of the same system.

Shimano
SLX SHIFT LEVER RIGHT CLAMP BAND 10s
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
SLX SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC B 10s
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
SLX SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC II 10s
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Mechanically compatible
9Every 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.

Shimano
DEORE SHIFT LEVER 10s
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
DEORE SHIFT LEVER RIGHT CLAMP BAND 10s
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
DEORE SHIFT LEVER RIGHT CLAMP BAND10s
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
DEORE SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC EV 10s
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
DEORE SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC II 10s
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
DEORE XT RIGHT SHIFT LEVER FOR TREKKING 10s
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
SAINT SHIFT LEVER 10s
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
SAINT SHIFT LEVER I-SPEC B 10s
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
TIAGRA SHIFT LEVER FLAT BAR ROAD 3X10s
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Cassettes for this derailleur
3 total resultsShares a standard
3One 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 10s (CS-HG50-10)
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- The cassette's 36T largest cog is within the derailleur's 36T maximum

Shimano
HG CASSETTE 10s (CS-HG500-10)
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- The cassette's 32T largest cog is within the derailleur's 36T maximum

Shimano
LINKGLIDE CASSETTE 10s (CS-LG300-10)
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Chains for this derailleur
12 total resultsShares a standard
12One 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.
MTB

Shimano
CN-HG54 DEORE MTB CHAIN 10s
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed
General

Shimano
CN-HG95 HG-X CHAIN 10s
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed

KMC
DLC 10
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed

KMC
e10
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed

FSA
K-FORCE LIGHT 10 SPEED CHAIN
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed

SRAM
PC-1031 Chain
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed

SRAM
PC-1051 Chain
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed

SRAM
PC-1071 Chain
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed

SRAM
PC-1091R Chain
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed

FSA
Team Issue Chain
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed

KMC
X10
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed

KMC
X10SL
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed
Frequently Asked Questions
What fits Shimano SLX REAR DERAILLEUR LONG CAGE 3X10s?
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 SLX REAR DERAILLEUR LONG CAGE 3X10s?
No. Shimano SLX REAR DERAILLEUR LONG CAGE 3X10s is a 10-speed component and needs a 10-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 SLX REAR DERAILLEUR LONG CAGE 3X10s work with electronic shifting like Di2 or AXS?
No. Shimano SLX REAR DERAILLEUR LONG CAGE 3X10s is mechanical, cable-actuated. Electronic groups use internal motors and proprietary signalling, so there is no mechanical or electrical path between the two.
Related compatibility guides
- Shimano ALIVIO REAR DERAILLEUR 9s Compatibility
- Shimano XTR Di2 DERAILLEUR LONG CAGE 11s Compatibility
- Shimano DEORE XT Di2 REAR DERAILLEUR MEDIUM CAGE11s Compatibility
- Shimano TOURNEY REAR DERAILLEUR 1X6/7s Compatibility
- Shimano DEORE XT REAR DERAILLEUR 1X12s (RD-M8100-GS) Compatibility
- Shimano XTR REAR DERAILLEUR LONG CAGE 2X12s Compatibility
- Shimano SLX REAR DERAILLEUR 2X12s Compatibility
- Shimano CUES REAR DERAILLEUR 10s Compatibility
Build with this part
Start a build with this part pre-selected to verify full system compatibility and calculate total weight.
Open in BuilderThe builder re-checks the whole build every time you add a part.