Shimano ESSA REAR DERAILLEUR 8s Compatibility Guide
Quick Verdict
Shimano ESSA REAR DERAILLEUR 8s is a Shimano rear derailleur. It is a 8-speed component. It uses cable shifting. 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.
Shifters that drive this derailleur
20 total resultsRecommended
18Every interface this pairing depends on was checked and matched, and the two parts are sold as part of the same system.
Road / Gravel
Shimano
ESSA DUAL CONTROL LEVER 8s
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Shimano
CLARIS DUAL CONTROL LEVER 2X8s
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Shimano
CLARIS DUAL CONTROL LEVER 3X8s
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
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
ALFINE SHIFT LEVER 8s
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Shimano
CLARIS LEFT SHIFT LEVER FLAT BAR ROAD 2X8s
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Shimano
CLARIS LEFT SHIFT LEVER FLAT BAR ROAD 3X8s
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Shimano
CLARIS LEFT SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER FLAT BAR ROAD 2X8s
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Shimano
CLARIS LEFT SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER FLAT BAR ROAD 3X8s
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
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
NEXUS REVOSHIFT SHIFTER 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 3X8s
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
Shares a standard
2One 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.
Road / Gravel
Shimano
CUES MECHANICAL DUAL CONTROL LEVER FOR DOUBLE
What we checked
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
MTB / City
Shimano
EZ FIRE PLUS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER 2X FRONT SPEEDS
What we checked
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Cassettes this derailleur can wrap
4 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
HG CASSETTE 8s (CS-HG300-8)
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both use the shimano hg standard
Shimano
HG CASSETTE 8s (CS-HG400-8)
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both use the shimano hg standard
Shimano
HG CASSETTE 8s (CS-HG50-8)
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both use the shimano hg standard
Shimano
TX HG CASSETTE 8s
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both use the shimano hg standard
Chains for this derailleur
1 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
CN-HG40 HG CHAIN 6, 7, 8s
What we checked
- Both are 8-speed
- Both use the shimano hg standard
Frequently Asked Questions
What fits Shimano ESSA REAR DERAILLEUR 8s?
On this page we list shifters that drive this derailleur, cassettes this derailleur can wrap, 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 a 8-speed component and needs a 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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