Shimano XTR RD-M972 'Shadow' Bak Gir, Rear Derailleur 9 Delt, full carbon cage

Details

The Shimano XTR RD-M972 'Shadow' specific rear derailleur features a lower profile body with direct cable routing, stronger spring, and redesigned bracket to avoid chainstay contact. It also has a wide link parallelogram design which allows for more rigidity and more precise shifting. It features:

Designed for 11-32 and 11-34 cassettes only.

Carbon cage and aluminum B-attachment with a Top-Normal return spring (ideal for RapidFire Shifters)

Wide link parallelogram design increases rigidity and service life

P-body rubber bumper reduces noise and adds durability

4 flourine coated link pivot bushings minimize friction

Aluminum construction with sealed bearing 11 tooth pulleys to reduce wear by alternating tooth contact

Speed: 9 speed

Min/Max rear cog: 11/34T

Capacity:

o 33T (GS Medium Cage)

o 45T (SGS Long Cage)

Weight:

o 180 grams (GS Medium Cage)

o 185 grams (SGS Long Cage)