Index Rear Derailleurs and set Front Derailleur limits using E-Tube Project
Learn how to set up your di2 front derailleur electrical limits and index or micro-adjust your di2 rear derailleur using E-Tube Project 4.
Shadow RD+ Medium Cage Rear Derailleur
XT RD-M8050-GS
The XT DI2 Medium Cage Rear Derailleuris perfectly suited to a wide variety of MTB applications, it delivers race-worthy performance without breaking the bank. The M8050 DI2 version offers the digital precision of SHIMANO electronic shifting.
It'll enable accurate and stable shifting in any condition, multi-shift and full synchronized shift support.
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Note that if you want to use synchronized shifting with mountain bike derailleurs you will need either the SC-MT800 display or its XTR equivalent, the SC-M9051.
Its low sprocket max capacity is 42T for 2x11-speed setups and 46T for 1x11-speed setups. The max front difference is 10T and its total capacity is 35T.
Specifications
- Model code
- RD-M8050-GS
- Series
- XT M8050
- RD Type
- Shadow RD+
- Clutch
- Yes
- Max front difference
- 10T
- Low sprocket max
- 42T (2x11), 46T (1x11)
- Total capacity
- 35T
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