Shimano XTR REAR DERAILLEUR LONG CAGE 12s Compatibility Guide

Quick Verdict

Shimano XTR REAR DERAILLEUR LONG CAGE 12s is a Shimano rear derailleur. It is a 12-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.

Speeds12
Weight240g
Shiftingcable

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.

Cassettes this derailleur can wrap

13 total results

Recommended

11

Every interface this pairing depends on was checked and matched, and the two parts are sold as part of the same system.

MTB

XTR HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s M9100

Shimano

XTR HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s M9100

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
  • Both use the shimano hg plus standard
DEORE HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s

Shimano

DEORE HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
  • Both use the shimano hg plus standard
DEORE HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s

Shimano

DEORE HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
  • Both use the shimano hg plus standard
DEORE HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s

Shimano

DEORE HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
  • Both use the shimano hg plus standard
DEORE XT HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s M8100

Shimano

DEORE XT HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s M8100

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
  • Both use the shimano hg plus standard
DEORE XT HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s M8200

Shimano

DEORE XT HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s M8200

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
  • Both use the shimano hg plus standard
SLX HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s

Shimano

SLX HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
  • Both use the shimano hg plus standard
XTR HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s M9200

Shimano

XTR HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s M9200

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
  • Both use the shimano hg plus standard

Road

DURA-ACE HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s

Shimano

DURA-ACE HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
  • Both use the shimano hg plus standard
ULTEGRA HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s (CS-R8100-12)

Shimano

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

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
  • Both use the shimano hg plus standard
ULTEGRA HYPERGLIDE+ CASSETTE 12s (CS-R8101-12)

Shimano

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

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
  • Both use the shimano hg plus standard

Mechanically compatible

2

Every 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

105 HG CASSETTE 12s

Shimano

105 HG CASSETTE 12s

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

General

HG CASSETTE 12s

Shimano

HG CASSETTE 12s

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shifters that drive this derailleur

20 total results

Recommended

20

Every interface this pairing depends on was checked and matched, and the two parts are sold as part of the same system.

MTB / City

XTR SHIFT LEVER LEFT 2X12s

Shimano

XTR SHIFT LEVER LEFT 2X12s

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both use cable actuation
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
XTR SHIFT LEVER LEFT I-SPEC EV 2X12s

Shimano

XTR SHIFT LEVER LEFT I-SPEC EV 2X12s

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both use cable actuation
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
XTR SHIFT LEVER RIGHT 12s

Shimano

XTR SHIFT LEVER RIGHT 12s

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both use cable actuation
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
XTR SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC EV 12s

Shimano

XTR SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC EV 12s

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both use cable actuation
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
DEORE SHIFT LEVER RIGHT CLAMP BAND 12s

Shimano

DEORE SHIFT LEVER RIGHT CLAMP BAND 12s

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both use cable actuation
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
DEORE SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC EV 12s

Shimano

DEORE SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC EV 12s

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both use cable actuation
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
DEORE XT SHIFT LEVER LEFT 2X12s

Shimano

DEORE XT SHIFT LEVER LEFT 2X12s

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both use cable actuation
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
DEORE XT SHIFT LEVER LEFT I-SPEC EV 2X12s

Shimano

DEORE XT SHIFT LEVER LEFT I-SPEC EV 2X12s

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both use cable actuation
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
DEORE XT SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC EV 12s

Shimano

DEORE XT SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC EV 12s

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both use cable actuation
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
DEORE XT SHIFT LEVER RIGHT12s

Shimano

DEORE XT SHIFT LEVER RIGHT12s

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both use cable actuation
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
SLX SHIFT LEVER LEFT 2X12s

Shimano

SLX SHIFT LEVER LEFT 2X12s

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both use cable actuation
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
SLX SHIFT LEVER LEFT I-SPEC EV 2X12s

Shimano

SLX SHIFT LEVER LEFT I-SPEC EV 2X12s

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both use cable actuation
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Road / Gravel

105 DUAL CONTROL LEVER 2X12s (Left)

Shimano

105 DUAL CONTROL LEVER 2X12s (Left)

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both use cable actuation
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
105 DUAL CONTROL LEVER 2X12s (Right)

Shimano

105 DUAL CONTROL LEVER 2X12s (Right)

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both use cable actuation
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
GRX DUAL CONTROL LEVER 2X12s RX610 (Left)

Shimano

GRX DUAL CONTROL LEVER 2X12s RX610 (Left)

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both use cable actuation
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
GRX DUAL CONTROL LEVER 2X12s RX610 (Right)

Shimano

GRX DUAL CONTROL LEVER 2X12s RX610 (Right)

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both use cable actuation
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
GRX DUAL CONTROL LEVER 2X12s RX820 (Left)

Shimano

GRX DUAL CONTROL LEVER 2X12s RX820 (Left)

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both use cable actuation
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
GRX DUAL CONTROL LEVER 2X12s RX820 (Right)

Shimano

GRX DUAL CONTROL LEVER 2X12s RX820 (Right)

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both use cable actuation
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

General

SATELLITE SHIFTER DROPS

Shimano

SATELLITE SHIFTER DROPS

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both use cable actuation
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
SATELLITE SHIFTER TOPS

Shimano

SATELLITE SHIFTER TOPS

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both use cable actuation
  • Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Chains for this derailleur

5 total results

Recommended

4

Every interface this pairing depends on was checked and matched, and the two parts are sold as part of the same system.

CN-M6100 HYPERGLIDE+ CHAIN 12s

Shimano

CN-M6100 HYPERGLIDE+ CHAIN 12s

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both use the shimano hg plus standard
CN-M7100 HYPERGLIDE+ CHAIN 12s

Shimano

CN-M7100 HYPERGLIDE+ CHAIN 12s

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both use the shimano hg plus standard
CN-M8100 HYPERGLIDE+ CHAIN 12s

Shimano

CN-M8100 HYPERGLIDE+ CHAIN 12s

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both use the shimano hg plus standard
CN-M9100 HYPERGLIDE+ CHAIN 12s

Shimano

CN-M9100 HYPERGLIDE+ CHAIN 12s

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
  • Both use the shimano hg plus standard

Mechanically compatible

1

Every 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.

K-FORCE LIGHT MTB 12 SPEED CHAIN

FSA

K-FORCE LIGHT MTB 12 SPEED CHAIN

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed

Frequently Asked Questions

What fits Shimano XTR REAR DERAILLEUR LONG CAGE 12s?

On this page we list cassettes this derailleur can wrap, shifters that drive 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 XTR REAR DERAILLEUR LONG CAGE 12s?

No. Shimano XTR REAR DERAILLEUR LONG CAGE 12s 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.

Does Shimano XTR REAR DERAILLEUR LONG CAGE 12s work with electronic shifting like Di2 or AXS?

No. Shimano XTR REAR DERAILLEUR LONG CAGE 12s 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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