Best selling Rear derailleurs from Shimano
On this page you'll find a ranking of the best Shimano products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've already ranked the most important information about the products for you.
1. Shimano Deore XT RD-M8100
The Deore XT M8000 derailleur was already known for its smooth gear shifts and quiet chain operation. With the M8100, these features have been further improved, allowing for even faster shifting. To accommodate the extreme range of cassettes with 10-51 teeth, the derailleur has been completely redesigned. The indexing rollers are positioned to keep the chain at an optimal distance from the cassette in all gears. Their size has also increased to 13 teeth. This not only provides better guidance for the chain but also ensures a quieter and more efficient operation. Additionally, the Shadow+ system prevents annoying chain slap on uneven terrain. To achieve the best performance, Shimano recommends using this derailleur only with 1x 12-speed drivetrains.
2. Shimano Altus RD-M310
Shimano Altus offers a variety of high-quality technical features, including stable 9-speed drives, V-brake and disc brake systems, and easy-to-use gear levers with Rapidfire Plus technology, ensuring reliable performance for recreational riding.
Details:
- Wide-Link design for higher rigidity and precise shifting
- Mega Pulley pulleys reduce noise and wear
- Smartcage cage
- Recommended chain: HG 6/7/8-speed
- Total capacity: 43 teeth
- Maximum front difference: 20 teeth
- Maximum largest sprocket: 34 teeth
- Minimum largest sprocket: 28 teeth
- Maximum smallest sprocket: 14 teeth
- Minimum smallest sprocket: 11 teeth
- Type: rear derailleur
- Application: trekking
- Compatibility: 7-speed
- Mounting: frame mounting rear derailleur cage
- Type: short.
3. Shimano Deore RD-M5100
Thanks to the Shimano Shadow RD+ design, the Shimano Deore M5100 derailleur offers consistent shifting performance for mountain bikes in rough terrain. The flat design prevents impact damage from rocks, and Shimano's chain stabilization technology prevents chain drop while also allowing for smoother operation in all gear positions.
4. Shimano Deore XT RD-M8000
With the latest and completely revised version of the Deore XT group, the Japanese manufacturer elevates your shifting performance to a new level. The new XT group meets the diverse demands of cross-country bikers, trail bike enthusiasts, and enduro racers with equal conviction, presenting itself as the most versatile high-performance shifting group from Japan.
The Deore XT RD-M8000 rear derailleur features the optimized SHADOW+ technology with a flat angle of attack and an extremely low profile, keeping sensitive components out of harm's way. Shifting performance has been enhanced with newly designed jockey wheels and optimized for cross-running chains. Additionally, you have the option to adjust the mechanism for minimal operating forces or maximum stability.
The Deore XT derailleur allows for precise and lightning-fast gear changes exactly when you need them, securely guiding the chain even on the roughest trails. Enduro fans can also forgo an additional chain guide, as the Shimano Clutch System keeps the chain under high tension.
The new Deore XT derailleur is suitable for regular 2x use as well as for bikers who prefer to ride with just one front chainring and 11 cogs at the rear, thanks to its large capacity.
Usage area: MTB
Mounting type: Frame mount
Number of gears: 11-speed
Material type: Aluminum
Recommended chain: HG-X 11-speed
Derailleur cage design: medium long
Design 2: long
Derailleur capacity: normal
Min. largest cog: 40 teeth
Max. smallest cog: 11 teeth
Min. smallest cog: 11 teeth
Total capacity: 39 teeth
Max. difference front: 10 teeth
Max. largest cog: 2x11: 42 / 1x11: 46 teeth
Derailleur capacity: long
Max. smallest cog: 11 teeth
Min. smallest cog: 11 teeth
Max. largest cog: 2x11: 42 / 1x11: 46 teeth
Total capacity: 47 teeth
Max. difference front: 18 teeth
Min. largest cog: 40 teeth.
5. Shimano Tourney RD-TY300 rear derailleur 6/7-speed direct mount
This durable derailleur from Shimano controls the movement of the bicycle chain on the rear sprockets of the cassette. High reliability characterizes this gear shift: with the Tourney, you can ride your bike safely and quickly. Designed for easy direct mounting.
6. Shimano Alivio RD-M3100
The Shimano Alivio M3100 derailleur features a low profile thanks to its Shimano Shadow design, allowing for an aggressive riding style while reducing the risk of hitting obstacles.
7. Shimano SLX RD-M7100
The SLX rear derailleurs of the M7100 series offer excellent shifting performance with less tension in the low gears and a damper on the cage. The larger 13Z deflection rollers provide more efficiency and better chain management, while compatibility with Shimano's new 12-speed cassette significantly increases bandwidth. The largest pinion is 51 teeth, with a minimum of 45 teeth, and the smallest pinion is 10 teeth, with a total capacity of 41 teeth.
8. Shimano Deore RD-M5120
Thanks to the Shimano Shadow RD+ design, the Shimano Deore M5120 derailleur delivers consistent shifting performance for mountain bikes in rough terrain. The flat design prevents damage from impacts with rocks, and Shimano's chain stabilization technology prevents chain drop while providing smoother operation in all gear positions. Mounting type: frame mount. Material type: aluminum. Recommended chain: HG-X 10-speed / 11-speed. Number of gears: 10-speed. Details: Flat design prevents impact damage from rocks. Chain stabilizer prevents chain drop or slap and offers smoother operation.
9. Shimano 105 RD-R7000 Shadow
The new Shimano 105 R7000 group introduces a new generation of the 105 series to the market. This elevated entry-level group is designed to offer an extremely wide range of applications and race-proven performance, alongside many similarities with the top groups. Shimano 105 has always marked the entry into the realm of high-quality, race-inspired component groups. With the new 105, this definition is now significantly broadened to include a high degree of user-friendliness and customizability necessary for a wide range of uses. Weight: 232 g. Application area: Road. Mounting type: Frame mount. Recommended chain: HG-EV / HG-X 11-speed. Number of gears: 11-speed. Derailleur cage type: medium length. Derailleur capacity: normal. Min. largest sprocket: 28 teeth. Max. smallest sprocket: 12 teeth. Min. smallest sprocket: 11 teeth. Total capacity: 39 teeth. Max. difference front: 16 teeth. Max. largest sprocket: 34 teeth.
10. Shimano Deore RD-M6100
Shimano Shadow RD+ Rear Derailleur 1x12-speed
Fast and precise gear shifts for modern mountain bikes. Silent operation in all gears. Reduced tension on the rear derailleur and chain on larger sprockets. Larger 13T pulleys. Stable shifting on rough terrain. The compact profile design minimizes damage from rocks and roots. The chain stabilizer reduces chain drops, rattling, and noise.
The brand new Shimano Deore M6100 rear derailleur offers advanced shifting performance with lower tension on the largest sprockets of the cassette. The larger 13T pulleys enhance efficiency and chain management, while compatibility with the new Shimano 12-speed cassettes expands possibilities.
