SLX REAR DERAILLEUR 2X12s

Specifications

Manufacturer
Shimano
Name
SLX REAR DERAILLEUR 2X12s
Series
M7100
MPN
RD-M7120-SGS
Shifting Type
Cable
Slot consumption
All
Slots
Rear Derailleur
Weight (g)
322
Front Speeds
2
Groupset
SLX
Drivetrain Brand
Shimano
Rear Speeds
12

Shimano SLX REAR DERAILLEUR 2X12s

Rear Derailleur

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Compatibility

This Shimano SLX REAR DERAILLEUR 2X12s is a Shimano MTB rear derailleur. It requires a 12-speed drivetrain and compatible components. It is designed for cable shifting systems. For best performance, use with other M7100 components, though it is mechanically compatible with the parts listed below.

Compatible Shifters20

SLX BRAKE LEVER I-SPEC EV CLAMP BANDRecommended

Shimano

SLX BRAKE LEVER I-SPEC EV CLAMP BAND

  • Uses cable shifting type
SLX SHIFT LEVER LEFT 2X12sRecommended

Shimano

SLX SHIFT LEVER LEFT 2X12s

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
SLX SHIFT LEVER LEFT I-SPEC EV 2X12sRecommended

Shimano

SLX SHIFT LEVER LEFT I-SPEC EV 2X12s

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
SLX SHIFT LEVER RIGHT 12sRecommended

Shimano

SLX SHIFT LEVER RIGHT 12s

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
SLX SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC EV 12sRecommended

Shimano

SLX SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC EV 12s

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
105 DUAL CONTROL LEVER 2X12s (Left)Compatible

Shimano

105 DUAL CONTROL LEVER 2X12s (Left)

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
105 DUAL CONTROL LEVER 2X12s (Right)Compatible

Shimano

105 DUAL CONTROL LEVER 2X12s (Right)

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
ALFINE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE LEVER I-SPEC B CLAMP BANDCompatible

Shimano

ALFINE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE LEVER I-SPEC B CLAMP BAND

  • Uses cable shifting type
Apex Shift-Brake LeverCompatible

SRAM

Apex Shift-Brake Lever

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
ASSIST SWITCHCompatible

Shimano

ASSIST SWITCH

  • Uses cable shifting type
AX Shift Lever (SL-A1206-R)Compatible

LTWOO

AX Shift Lever (SL-A1206-R)

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
AX Shift Lever (SL-A1216-R)Compatible

LTWOO

AX Shift Lever (SL-A1216-R)

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses cable shifting type
BRAKE LEVER I-SPEC EV CLAMP BANDCompatible

Shimano

BRAKE LEVER I-SPEC EV CLAMP BAND

  • Uses cable shifting type
BRAKE LEVER I-SPEC II CLAMP BANDCompatible

Shimano

BRAKE LEVER I-SPEC II CLAMP BAND

CLARIS BRAKE LEVERCompatible

Shimano

CLARIS BRAKE LEVER

  • Uses cable shifting type
CUES HYDRAULIC BRAKE LEVER FOR SINGLECompatible

Shimano

CUES HYDRAULIC BRAKE LEVER FOR SINGLE

  • Uses cable shifting type
CUES HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE LEVER I-SPEC II CLAMP BANDCompatible

Shimano

CUES HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE LEVER I-SPEC II CLAMP BAND

  • Uses cable shifting type
CUES HYDRAULIC DUAL CONTROL LEVER FOR DOUBLECompatible

Shimano

CUES HYDRAULIC DUAL CONTROL LEVER FOR DOUBLE

  • Uses cable shifting type
CUES MECHANICAL DUAL CONTROL LEVER FOR DOUBLECompatible

Shimano

CUES MECHANICAL DUAL CONTROL LEVER FOR DOUBLE

  • Uses cable shifting type
DEORE BRAKE LEVER I-SPEC EVCompatible

Shimano

DEORE BRAKE LEVER I-SPEC EV

  • Uses cable shifting type

Compatible Cassettes11

SLX HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s Recommended

Shimano

SLX HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg plus standard
105 HG CASSETTE 12sCompatible

Shimano

105 HG CASSETTE 12s

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
ALFINE SINGLE SPROCKETCompatible

Shimano

ALFINE SINGLE SPROCKET

DEORE HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12sCompatible

Shimano

DEORE HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg plus standard
DEORE XT HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s M8100Compatible

Shimano

DEORE XT HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s M8100

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg plus standard
DEORE XT HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s M8200Compatible

Shimano

DEORE XT HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s M8200

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg plus standard
DURA-ACE HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s Compatible

Shimano

DURA-ACE HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg plus standard
ULTEGRA HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s (CS-R8100-12)Compatible

Shimano

ULTEGRA HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s (CS-R8100-12)

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg plus standard
ULTEGRA HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s (CS-R8101-12)Compatible

Shimano

ULTEGRA HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s (CS-R8101-12)

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg plus standard
XTR HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s M9100Compatible

Shimano

XTR HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s M9100

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg plus standard
XTR HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s M9200Compatible

Shimano

XTR HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s M9200

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg plus standard

Compatible Cranksets20

SLX MTB CRANKSET 172 MM Q-FACTOR 48.8 MM CHAIN LINE 2X12sRecommended

Shimano

SLX MTB CRANKSET 172 MM Q-FACTOR 48.8 MM CHAIN LINE 2X12s

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg plus standard
SLX MTB CRANKSET 178 MM Q-FACTOR 51.8 MM CHAIN LINE 2X12sRecommended

Shimano

SLX MTB CRANKSET 178 MM Q-FACTOR 51.8 MM CHAIN LINE 2X12s

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg plus standard
105 CRANKSET 2X12sCompatible

Shimano

105 CRANKSET 2X12s

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
DEORE CRANKSET FOR 157 MM O.L.D. FRAMES 1X12sCompatible

Shimano

DEORE CRANKSET FOR 157 MM O.L.D. FRAMES 1X12s

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg plus standard
DEORE XT CRANKSET 48.8 MM CHAIN LINE 2X12sCompatible

Shimano

DEORE XT CRANKSET 48.8 MM CHAIN LINE 2X12s

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg plus standard
DEORE XT CRANKSET 51.8 MM CHAIN LINE 2X12sCompatible

Shimano

DEORE XT CRANKSET 51.8 MM CHAIN LINE 2X12s

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
  • Uses shimano hg plus standard
DEORE XT E-BIKE HOLLOWTECH CRANK ARM SET M8100Compatible

Shimano

DEORE XT E-BIKE HOLLOWTECH CRANK ARM SET M8100

  • Uses shimano hg plus standard
DURA-ACE CRANKSET 2X12sCompatible

Shimano

DURA-ACE CRANKSET 2X12s

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
DURA-ACE DUAL-SIDED POWER METER CRANKSET 2X12sCompatible

Shimano

DURA-ACE DUAL-SIDED POWER METER CRANKSET 2X12s

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
Eagle 70 Transmission E-MTB Crank AssemblyCompatible

SRAM

Eagle 70 Transmission E-MTB Crank Assembly

Eagle 90 Transmission E-MTB Crank AssemblyCompatible

SRAM

Eagle 90 Transmission E-MTB Crank Assembly

Eagle S100 Crank AssemblyCompatible

SRAM

Eagle S100 Crank Assembly

Force 43/30T Wide CranksetCompatible

SRAM

Force 43/30T Wide Crankset

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
Force AXS Power MeterCompatible

SRAM

Force AXS Power Meter

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
Force AXS Power Meter CranksetCompatible

SRAM

Force AXS Power Meter Crankset

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
Force AXS Wide Power Meter CranksetCompatible

SRAM

Force AXS Wide Power Meter Crankset

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
Force Crankarm Assembly (FC-FRC-ASSY-D2)Compatible

SRAM

Force Crankarm Assembly (FC-FRC-ASSY-D2)

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
Force Crankarm Assembly (FC-FRC-ASSY-E1)Compatible

SRAM

Force Crankarm Assembly (FC-FRC-ASSY-E1)

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
Force Crankset (FC-FRC-D2)Compatible

SRAM

Force Crankset (FC-FRC-D2)

  • Matches required 12-speed standard
Force Crankset (FC-FRC-E1)Compatible

SRAM

Force Crankset (FC-FRC-E1)

  • Matches required 12-speed standard

Frequently Asked Questions

What fits with Shimano SLX REAR DERAILLEUR 2X12s?

Shimano SLX REAR DERAILLEUR 2X12s is compatible with shifters, cassettes, cranksets, chains that match its technical standards. Most importantly, it requires matching 12-speed components.

Can I use a higher or lower speed chain with Shimano SLX REAR DERAILLEUR 2X12s?

No, Shimano SLX REAR DERAILLEUR 2X12s requires a 12-speed chain. Chains for different speeds have different external widths and internal profiles, which will cause poor shifting or mechanical interference.

Does this Shimano SLX REAR DERAILLEUR 2X12s work with electronic shifting like Di2 or AXS?

No, this is a mechanical cable-actuated component. Electronic systems use internal motors and proprietary signals that are physically and electrically incompatible with mechanical components.

Can I mix Shimano SLX REAR DERAILLEUR 2X12s with Road components?

While some mechanical standards (like cassette spacing at certain speeds) may overlap, Shimano SLX REAR DERAILLEUR 2X12s is optimized for MTB use. Mixing with Road parts often fails due to differing pull ratios and chainlines.