Shimano DEORE XT HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s M8100 Compatibility Guide
Quick Verdict
Shimano DEORE XT HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s M8100 is a Shimano cassette. It is a 12-speed component. Everything listed below was matched on a specification we hold for both parts: the interface each pairing actually depends on, such as freehub body, speed count, actuation or mounting standard. Where we could not verify that interface, the part is left out rather than assumed to fit.
How this list is built: a part is listed only when we hold the specification that decides the pairing for bothparts and those specifications match: the freehub body for a cassette and a wheel, the mounting interface for a chainring and a crankset, and so on. Each card shows exactly what was compared. Where we do not hold that specification the part is left out rather than assumed to fit, so this list is deliberately incomplete rather than speculative. Always confirm against the manufacturer’s own compatibility documentation before buying.
Rear derailleurs for this cassette
20 total resultsRecommended
10Every interface this pairing depends on was checked and matched, and the two parts are sold as part of the same system.
Shimano
DEORE XT Di2 REAR DERAILLEUR 1X12s
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both use the shimano hg plus standard
Shimano
DEORE XT REAR DERAILLEUR 1X12s (RD-M8100-GS)
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both use the shimano hg plus standard
Shimano
DEORE XT REAR DERAILLEUR 1X12s (RD-M8100-SGS)
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both use the shimano hg plus standard
Shimano
DEORE XT REAR DERAILLEUR 2X12s
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both use the shimano hg plus standard
Shimano
DEORE REAR DERAILLEUR 1X12s
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both use the shimano hg plus standard
Shimano
SLX REAR DERAILLEUR 1X12s
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both use the shimano hg plus standard
Shimano
SLX REAR DERAILLEUR 2X12s
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both use the shimano hg plus standard
Shimano
XTR REAR DERAILLEUR LONG CAGE 12s
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both use the shimano hg plus standard
Shimano
XTR REAR DERAILLEUR LONG CAGE 2X12s
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both use the shimano hg plus standard
Shimano
XTR REAR DERAILLEUR MEDIUM CAGE 12s
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both use the shimano hg plus standard
Mechanically compatible
10Every 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
Shimano
105 Di2 REAR DERAILLEUR 2X12s
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Shimano
105 REAR DERAILLEUR 12s
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
MTB
Shimano
DEORE Di2 E-MTB REAR DERAILLEUR LONG CAGE 12s
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Shimano
DEORE Di2 REAR DERAILLEUR LONG CAGE 12s
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Shimano
DEORE REAR DERAILLEUR LONG CAGE 12s
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Shimano
DEORE REAR DERAILLEUR LONG CAGE 12s
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Shimano
DEORE XT Di2 E-MTB REAR DERAILLEUR LONG CAGE 12s
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Shimano
DEORE XT Di2 REAR DERAILLEUR LONG CAGE 12s
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Shimano
DEORE XT Di2 REAR DERAILLEUR MEDIUM CAGE 12s
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Shimano
DEORE XT REAR DERAILLEUR LONG CAGE 12s
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Wheels with a compatible freehub
20 total resultsRecommended
20Every interface this pairing depends on was checked and matched, and the two parts are sold as part of the same system.
MTB
Shimano
DEORE XT 27.5 148X12 MM THRU AXLE TRAIL WHEEL REAR
What we checked
- Takes a MICROSPLINE freehub body
Shimano
DEORE XT 27.5 148X12 MM THRU AXLE XC WHEEL REAR
What we checked
- Takes a MICROSPLINE freehub body
Shimano
DEORE XT 29 148X12 MM THRU AXLE TRAIL WHEEL REAR
What we checked
- Takes a MICROSPLINE freehub body
Shimano
DEORE XT 29 148X12 MM THRU AXLE XC WHEEL REAR
What we checked
- Takes a MICROSPLINE freehub body
Zipp
1ZERO HITOP S
What we checked
- Takes a MICROSPLINE freehub body
Zipp
1ZERO HITOP S (Rear)
What we checked
- Takes a MICROSPLINE freehub body
Zipp
1ZERO HITOP SW
What we checked
- Takes a MICROSPLINE freehub body
Zipp
1ZERO HITOP SW (Rear)
What we checked
- Takes a MICROSPLINE freehub body
Road
Farsports
2025 New C Series Wheelset
What we checked
- Takes a MICROSPLINE freehub body
Farsports
2025 New EVO C Series Wheelset
What we checked
- Takes a MICROSPLINE freehub body
Farsports
2025 New EVO C Series Wheelset-CERAMICSPEED Bearing
What we checked
- Takes a MICROSPLINE freehub body
Farsports
2025 New EVO S Series Wheelset
What we checked
- Takes a MICROSPLINE freehub body
Farsports
2025 New EVO S Series Wheelset-CERAMICSPEED Bearing
What we checked
- Takes a MICROSPLINE freehub body
Farsports
2025 New S Series Wheelset
What we checked
- Takes a MICROSPLINE freehub body
Farsports
2026 C Series Steel Spokes Wheelset
What we checked
- Takes a MICROSPLINE freehub body
Farsports
2026 EVO C Series Steel Spokes Wheelset
What we checked
- Takes a MICROSPLINE freehub body
Farsports
2026 EVO S Series Carbon Spokes Wheelset
What we checked
- Takes a MICROSPLINE freehub body
Farsports
2026 S Series Carbon Spokes Wheelset
What we checked
- Takes a MICROSPLINE freehub body
Gravel
9Velo
2026 Gravel Disc Berd Spoke GB series
What we checked
- Takes a MICROSPLINE freehub body
9Velo
2026 Gravel Disc Sapim Spoke GB series
What we checked
- Takes a MICROSPLINE freehub body
Chains for this cassette
5 total resultsRecommended
4Every interface this pairing depends on was checked and matched, and the two parts are sold as part of the same system.
Shimano
CN-M6100 HYPERGLIDE+ CHAIN 12s
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed
- Both use the shimano hg plus standard
Shimano
CN-M7100 HYPERGLIDE+ CHAIN 12s
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed
- Both use the shimano hg plus standard
Shimano
CN-M8100 HYPERGLIDE+ CHAIN 12s
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed
- Both use the shimano hg plus standard
Shimano
CN-M9100 HYPERGLIDE+ CHAIN 12s
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed
- Both use the shimano hg plus standard
Mechanically compatible
1Every 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.
FSA
K-FORCE LIGHT MTB 12 SPEED CHAIN
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed
Frequently Asked Questions
What fits Shimano DEORE XT HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s M8100?
On this page we list rear derailleurs for this cassette, wheels with a compatible freehub, chains for this cassette. 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 DEORE XT HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s M8100?
No. Shimano DEORE XT HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s M8100 is a 12-speed component and needs a 12-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.
Which wheels does Shimano DEORE XT HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s M8100 fit?
Shimano DEORE XT HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s M8100 needs a rear wheel or rear hub with a MICROSPLINE freehub body. It cannot be fitted to a front wheel, and it will not fit a rear hub built for a different freehub standard without changing the freehub body.
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