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Shadow RD+ Medium Cage Rear Derailleur
XTR RD-M9050-GS
The Shimano RD-M9050 Shadow RD+ GS 11 speed rear derailleur weighs 290g, features direct mount, a clutch mechanism and smooth shifting even under heavy load.
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.
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Synchronized Shifting and MTB derailleurs
If you're thinking of installing MTB derailleurs on your gravel bike, keep in mind that, to be able to use synchronized shifting, an SC-MT800 display or SC-M9051 display is required.
Specifications
- Model code
- RD-M9050-GS
- Series
- XTR M9050
- RD Type
- Shadow RD+
- Clutch
- Yes
- Max front difference
- 10T
- Low sprocket max
- 42T (2x11), 46T (1x11)
- Total capacity
- 35T
- Weight
- 290g
- SD50 ports
- 1
- Pulley teeth
- 11
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