Shimano DEORE XT REAR DERAILLEUR MEDIUM CAGE 11s

Rear Derailleur

Specifications

Manufacturer: Shimano
Name: DEORE XT REAR DERAILLEUR MEDIUM CAGE 11s
Series: M8000
MPN: RD-M8000-GS
Groupset: Deore XT
Rear Speeds: 11
Drivetrain Brand: Shimano
Shifting Type: Cable^[1]
Max Cog (T): 46^[2]
Cage Length: Medium
Compatible Chain Standards: Shimano LinkGlide, Shimano HG (Hyperglide)
Weight (g): 271
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)

Compatibility

Shimano DEORE XT REAR DERAILLEUR MEDIUM CAGE 11s is a Shimano rear derailleur. It is an 11-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 derailleur7

Recommended

Shimano

DEORE XT SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC B 11s

Both are 11-speed
Both use cable actuation

DEORE XT SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC II 11s

Recommended

Shimano

DEORE XT SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC II 11s

Both are 11-speed
Both use cable actuation

Mechanically compatible

Shimano

DEORE SHIFT LEVER CLAMP BAND 11s

Both are 11-speed
Both use cable actuation

Mechanically compatible

Shimano

DEORE SHIFT LEVER I-SPEC EV 11s

Both are 11-speed
Both use cable actuation

Mechanically compatible

Shimano

SLX SHIFT LEVER RIGHT CLAMP BAND 11s

Both are 11-speed
Both use cable actuation

Mechanically compatible

Shimano

SLX SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC B 11s

Both are 11-speed
Both use cable actuation

Mechanically compatible

Shimano

SLX SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC II 11s

Both are 11-speed
Both use cable actuation

Chains for this derailleur20

Shares a standard

Shimano

CN-HG601-11 LINKGLIDE, HG CHAIN 11s

Both are 11-speed

Shares a standard

Shimano

CN-HG701-11 LINKGLIDE, HG CHAIN 11s

Both are 11-speed

Shares a standard

Shimano

CN-LG500 LINKGLIDE CHAIN 10/11s

Both are 11-speed

Shares a standard

KMC

DLC 11

Both are 11-speed

Shares a standard

KMC

e11

Both are 11-speed

Shares a standard

KMC

eGlide

Both are 11-speed

Shares a standard

FSA

K-FORCE LIGHT 11 SPEED CHAIN

Both are 11-speed

Shares a standard

FSA

K-FORCE LIGHT MTB 11 SPEED CHAIN

Both are 11-speed

Shares a standard

FSA

K-Force WE 11 SPEED CHAIN

Both are 11-speed

Shares a standard

SRAM

PC-1110 Chain

Both are 11-speed

Shares a standard

SRAM

PC-1130 Chain

Both are 11-speed

Shares a standard

SRAM

PC-1170 Chain

Both are 11-speed

Shares a standard

SRAM

PC-X1 Chain

Both are 11-speed

Shares a standard

SRAM

RED 22 Chain

Both are 11-speed

Shares a standard

FSA

SF11 E-BIKE 11 SPEED CHAIN

Both are 11-speed

Shares a standard

FSA

Team Issue Chain

Both are 11-speed

Shares a standard

KMC

WAX DLC 11

Both are 11-speed

Shares a standard

KMC

WAX TT 11

Both are 11-speed

Shares a standard

KMC

WAX X11

Both are 11-speed

Shares a standard

KMC

WAX X11EL

Both are 11-speed

Cassettes for this derailleur9

Shares a standard

Shimano

DEORE XT HG CASSETTE 11s

Both are 11-speed
Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shares a standard

Shimano

105 HG CASSETTE 11s

Both are 11-speed
Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shares a standard

Shimano

11-34T HG CASSETTE 11s

Both are 11-speed
Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shares a standard

Shimano

DURA-ACE HG CASSETTE 11s

Both are 11-speed
Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shares a standard

Shimano

HG CASSETTE 11s

Both are 11-speed
Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shares a standard

Shimano

HG CASSETTE 11s

Both are 11-speed
Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shares a standard

Shimano

LINKGLIDE CASSETTE 11s (CS-LG400-11)

Both are 11-speed
Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shares a standard

Shimano

LINKGLIDE CASSETTE 11s (CS-LG700-11)

Both are 11-speed
Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shares a standard

Shimano

ULTEGRA HG CASSETTE 11s

Both are 11-speed
Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Frequently Asked Questions

What fits Shimano DEORE XT REAR DERAILLEUR MEDIUM CAGE 11s?

On this page we list shifters that drive this derailleur, chains for this derailleur, cassettes 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 REAR DERAILLEUR MEDIUM CAGE 11s?

No. Shimano DEORE XT REAR DERAILLEUR MEDIUM CAGE 11s is an 11-speed component and needs an 11-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 REAR DERAILLEUR MEDIUM CAGE 11s work with electronic shifting like Di2 or AXS?

No. Shimano DEORE XT REAR DERAILLEUR MEDIUM CAGE 11s is mechanical, cable-actuated. Electronic groups use internal motors and proprietary signalling, so there is no mechanical or electrical path between the two.