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Deore XT RD-M8230 Rear Derailleur

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$170.00
Color:Max 50t, Min 11t

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Shimano Deore XT RD-M8230 rear derailleur for 11-speed LINKGLIDE E-bike builds

The Shimano Deore XT RD-M8230 rear derailleur is built for E-bike MTB use, where smooth shifting under motor load is the primary demand. SHADOW ES chain stabilization, a wedge-shaped low-profile body, and a wide link structure carry the same trail-durability design as the rest of the XT derailleur line.


What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"LINKGLIDE shifting stays consistent even when the motor is pushing hard through a technical climb. The chain stays put and the shifts happen cleanly, which is exactly what you need when the terrain gets complicated and the motor is doing real work."


Details

  • 11-speed LINKGLIDE rear derailleur built for E-bike MTB use
  • LINKGLIDE delivers smooth, consistent shifting under motor load
  • SHADOW ES chain stabilizer reduces chain slap for efficient, quiet shifts
  • Wedge-shaped body sheds trail impacts and returns to position
  • Covered pulleys and solid cage clear trail debris before it jams the drivetrain
  • Item #SHIU32M
Capacity
39t
Cassette Range
11–50t
Gearing
1x
Compatibility
LINKGLIDE 11-speed cassettes
Includes
rear derailleur
Activity
trail, enduro

Shimano DEORE XT

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Built Tougher, Tuned Sharper

Shimano's legendary mechanical drivetrain, refined for the demands of serious trail and enduro riding.

Shimano Deore XT M8200 drivetrain showing cassette, rear derailleur, chain, and crankset on a white background.

Confidence Redefined

DEORE XT gets tougher, smoother, and more rider-focused with a setup you can dial in exactly the way you like.

Shimano Deore XT RT-CL750 centerlock disc brake rotor on a white background.

Thicker. Tougher. More Powerful.

All new thick rotors deliver more stopping power, longer rotor life, and consistent performance ride after ride.

Rear Derailleur Features

Shimano Deore XT rear derailleur and cassette on a mountain bike in motion on a dirt trail, shot through the rear wheel.

SHIMANO SHADOW ES

Slim enough to avoid impact and strong enough to take a hit, SHADOW ES brings mechanical chain stabilization to the trail.

Shimano Deore XT rear derailleur, bottom view on a light gray background, with two blue callout points connected by a curved line.

Wedge Shape Design

A low-profile wedge minimizes edges so roots and rocks glance off instead of grabbing on.

Shimano Deore XT rear derailleur isolated on a light gray background, showing black body with blue anodized pulley wheels.

Covered & Solid Pulleys

Covered and solid pulleys keep debris out and the derailleur running clean.

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Deore XT Components

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100+ Years in the Making

Founded in Japan in 1921, Shimano has spent over a century earning the trust of riders at every level. Their precision engineering and relentless drive to innovate have made Shimano components a fixture on trails and roads worldwide.

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