Japanese company founded in 1921 by Shozaburo Shimano.
It is one of the largest manufacturers of bicycle components in the world.
In addition to components, it also produces cycling shoes and clothing, accessories, cleaning products and bicycle tools.
In addition, it manufactures fishing, snowboarding and golf accessories.
Shimano is the most popular bicycle parts brand in the world.

The long-awaited Deore XT Di2 electronic group, using technologies that have been proven by professionals in the top XTR Di2 group. Using cheaper materials, the electronic drivetrain can be afforded not only by professionals.

The Deore XT RD-M8050 rear derailleur combines the Di2 electric shifting system and Shadow RD+ technology to stabilize the derailleur by preventing the chain from bumping against the rear fork of the frame.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Series: XT 8050
• Application: Cross Country, Race, All Mountain, Enduro
• Material: aluminum (anodized)
• Gear ratios: 11
• Spring type: Top-Normal
• Carriage length: GS
• Capacity: 35T
• Number of E-Tube connectors: 1
• Technologies: SEIS, E-Tube, Shadow RD +.

FEATURES:

• Precise and reliable gear shifting in all weather conditions.
• Immediate response, thanks to configurable multi-gear shift speeds.

• Effortless gear shifting regardless of the type of terrain traversed, regardless of load.
• Intuitive gear shifting thanks to Shimano's programmable Synchronized Shift function.
• Programmable map for automatic front gear shifting with a single lever.
• communication with front derailleur
• Advantages in all conditions
• Signal transmission via electrical cable guarantees stable operation
• Chain stabilizer with easy adjustment
• Recommended cables: EW-SD50 / EW-SD50-I

TECHNOLOGIES:

• An electronic system that eliminates the cables connecting the cranks to the derailleurs
• replaces them with a cable, allowing high resistance to weather conditions
• programmable, the user can apply their own personalized settings
• the power system is the same as in Dura-Ace, that is, an external or internal battery
• possibility to change gears of both front and rear derailleur using only one handlebar
• the front derailleur tracks the rear gear ratio and selects the optimal gear on that basis
• mechanisms designed for more aggressive riding
• low profile
• system operation is smooth and quiet
• less distracting, quiet drive - stabilizer reduces chain shocks
• simple solution against chain drop - lighter and more efficient than tensioners

• Shimano Intelligent Electronic System
• computerized gear shifting system
• based on Shimano SIS indexing system
• Thoroughly tested by many professional cyclists
• tested in a variety of weather and terrain conditions
• gear ratios are made at the push of a button, no force required
• allows you to focus all your energy on holding the handlebars and concentrate on riding
• Accurate gear changes in difficult conditions
• accuracy of the system is not affected by dirt or stretched cables

• E-TUBE platform for optimum bike performance
• conducts interactive signals
• powers all components via "Plug & Play" connection
• resistant to corrosion, stretching and low temperatures and facilitates maintenance
• software update via computer connection to bike components
• upgrade to the latest version

• mechanisms designed for more aggressive riding
• low profile
• derailleur does not hit the rear forks in difficult conditions
• system operation is smooth and quiet
• less distracting, quiet drive
  - stabilizer reduces chain shocks
• simple solution against chain drop
  - lighter and more efficient than tensioners

One of the biggest launches of 2015 introduced by the Japanese conglomerate. A new iteration of the very popular Deore XT group, bringing it closer to the renowned XTR. What's new is the 11-speed drivetrain and new gearing configurations, which will allow each rider to choose the right gearing configured specifically for their needs. Designed for MTB, the group will be ideal for pro riders as well as any fan of off-road mountain riding.