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Deore XT – Where Passion Meets Precision.

With its introduction in the 1980s, the Deore XT series revolutionized mountain biking. And its current iteration more than lives up to this legacy. The revised Di2 design stands out in particular, being now completely wireless and enabling correspondingly fast and reliable shifting. This is not the only point where it ties in with the recently launched XTR M9200 series. With its likewise robust drivetrain construction and sophisticated braking system, the Deore XT M8200 is a groupset that not only effortlessly withstands real-world riding situations, but also redefines what is possible on two wheels.

Shimano Deore XT CS-M8200 cassette

No-Sacrifice Gear Range. The Deore XT cassette of the current M8200 series embodies the consistent further development of the competent HyperGlide+ shifting system. The sprockets feature new tooth profiles that improve shifting under high loads while remaining smooth, fast and durable. The strategic use of aluminum and steel alloys in addition to the weight-saving aspect also benefits durability and ensures that the 12-speed cassette is robust enough to provide the necessary confidence on the trail regardless of riding style.

Compact Drivetrain vs. Wide Gear Range. While the lightweight version with 9-45 teeth is ideal for compact drivetrain systems with limited gear ratios and also offers more ground clearance, the variant with the wide gear range of 10-51 teeth is the most versatile option in the current Deore XT line-up. The two cassettes are matched to the respective version of the RD-M8250 rear derailleur according to the gradation difference. In combination with the medium-length rear derailleur (GS) and the smaller SM-CRM86 chainrings, the 9-45T model achieves a range of 500 %, while the 10-51T version in combination with the long rear derailleur cage (SGS) even achieves 510 %.

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HyperGlide+ | The conventional HyperGlide technology ensures smooth upshifting thanks to small shifting ramps that guide the chain towards the next larger sprocket. HyperGlide+ adopts this mode of operation, but also applies it in the opposite direction to prevent the chain from dropping when shifting down. The result is smooth and consistent shifting in both directions, free from vibrations and without throwing off the cadence.

Material:

sprockets (small): aluminum (anodized; 11x at 9-45T / 10x at 10-51T)
sprockets (large): steel (plated; 1x at 9-45T / 2x at 10-51T)
spider: aluminum (painted)
lock ring: aluminum (anodized)

Gradations:

9-11-13-15-17-19-21-24-28-33-39-45 teeth (500 % range)
10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-33-39-45-51 teeth (510 % range)

Weight:

approx. 426 / 463 g (9-45T / 10-51T; manufacturer's specification)

Scope of supply:

1 cassette incl. lock ring