Shimano DEORE XT LONG CAGE REAR DERAILLEUR FOR TREKKING 10s

Rear Derailleur

Specifications

Manufacturer: Shimano
Name: DEORE XT LONG CAGE REAR DERAILLEUR FOR TREKKING 10s
Series: T8000
MPN: RD-T8000-SGS
Groupset: Deore XT
Rear Speeds: 10
Drivetrain Brand: Shimano
Shifting Type: Cable^[1]
Max Cog (T): 36^[2]
Cage Length: Long
Chain Standard: Shimano HG (Hyperglide)^[2]
Weight (g): 253
Sources: [1] AI-extracted, not yet checked against a named source (added 10 Feb 2026): Shifting Type
[2] bike.shimano.com, checked 29 Sep 2026: Max Cog (T), Chain Standard

Compatibility

Shimano DEORE XT LONG CAGE REAR DERAILLEUR FOR TREKKING 10s is a Shimano rear derailleur. It is a 10-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.

Shifters that drive this derailleur12

DEORE XT RIGHT SHIFT LEVER FOR TREKKING 10s

Recommended

Shimano

DEORE XT RIGHT SHIFT LEVER FOR TREKKING 10s

Both are 10-speed
Both use cable actuation

Mechanically compatible

Shimano

DEORE SHIFT LEVER 10s

Both are 10-speed
Both use cable actuation

Mechanically compatible

Shimano

DEORE SHIFT LEVER RIGHT CLAMP BAND 10s

Both are 10-speed
Both use cable actuation

Mechanically compatible

Shimano

DEORE SHIFT LEVER RIGHT CLAMP BAND10s

Both are 10-speed
Both use cable actuation

Mechanically compatible

Shimano

DEORE SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC EV 10s

Both are 10-speed
Both use cable actuation

Mechanically compatible

Shimano

DEORE SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC II 10s

Both are 10-speed
Both use cable actuation

Mechanically compatible

Shimano

SAINT SHIFT LEVER 10s

Both are 10-speed
Both use cable actuation

Mechanically compatible

Shimano

SAINT SHIFT LEVER I-SPEC B 10s

Both are 10-speed
Both use cable actuation

Mechanically compatible

Shimano

SLX SHIFT LEVER RIGHT CLAMP BAND 10s

Both are 10-speed
Both use cable actuation

Mechanically compatible

Shimano

SLX SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC B 10s

Both are 10-speed
Both use cable actuation

Mechanically compatible

Shimano

SLX SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC II 10s

Both are 10-speed
Both use cable actuation

Mechanically compatible

Shimano

TIAGRA SHIFT LEVER FLAT BAR ROAD 3X10s

Both are 10-speed
Both use cable actuation

Cassettes for this derailleur3

Shares a standard

Shimano

HG CASSETTE 10s (CS-HG50-10)

Both are 10-speed
Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shares a standard

Shimano

HG CASSETTE 10s (CS-HG500-10)

Both are 10-speed
Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shares a standard

Shimano

LINKGLIDE CASSETTE 10s (CS-LG300-10)

Both are 10-speed
Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Chains for this derailleur12

Shares a standard

Shimano

CN-HG54 DEORE MTB CHAIN 10s

Both are 10-speed

Shares a standard

Shimano

CN-HG95 HG-X CHAIN 10s

Both are 10-speed

Shares a standard

KMC

DLC 10

Both are 10-speed

Shares a standard

KMC

e10

Both are 10-speed

Shares a standard

FSA

K-FORCE LIGHT 10 SPEED CHAIN

Both are 10-speed

Shares a standard

SRAM

PC-1031 Chain

Both are 10-speed

Shares a standard

SRAM

PC-1051 Chain

Both are 10-speed

Shares a standard

SRAM

PC-1071 Chain

Both are 10-speed

Shares a standard

SRAM

PC-1091R Chain

Both are 10-speed

Shares a standard

FSA

Team Issue Chain

Both are 10-speed

Shares a standard

KMC

X10

Both are 10-speed

Shares a standard

KMC

X10SL

Both are 10-speed

Frequently Asked Questions

What fits Shimano DEORE XT LONG CAGE REAR DERAILLEUR FOR TREKKING 10s?

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 DEORE XT LONG CAGE REAR DERAILLEUR FOR TREKKING 10s?

No. Shimano DEORE XT LONG CAGE REAR DERAILLEUR FOR TREKKING 10s 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 DEORE XT LONG CAGE REAR DERAILLEUR FOR TREKKING 10s work with electronic shifting like Di2 or AXS?

No. Shimano DEORE XT LONG CAGE REAR DERAILLEUR FOR TREKKING 10s is mechanical, cable-actuated. Electronic groups use internal motors and proprietary signalling, so there is no mechanical or electrical path between the two.