ShimanoDeore XT M8230 LinkGlide 11-Speed
No RRP published on the accessible Shimano spec site
- Speeds
- 11 (LINKGLIDE)
- Range
- 11-45T / 11-50T
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Max. low sprocket
- 50T
- Derailleur hanger
- UDH
- Weight
- 367 gRD-M8230-SGS, average weight per Shimano spec chart
Overview
Deore XT M8230 LinkGlide 11-Speed: mechanical 11-speed Deore XT drivetrain with the RD-M8230-SGS derailleur (up to 50T, 367 g) and CS-LG700-11 cassette.
The Deore XT M8230 LinkGlide 11-Speed groupset is Shimano's Deore XT mechanical drivetrain for LINKGLIDE, built around the RD-M8230-SGS rear derailleur (11-speed, LINKGLIDE, HG 11-speed chain, up to 50T low sprocket, 39T capacity).
It pairs with the SL-M8230-R11 shifter and the CS-LG700-11 cassette (11-45T, 11-50T; average weight 609 (11-50T) g).
- 11-speed LINKGLIDE mechanical drivetrain
- RD-M8230-SGS derailleur, up to 50T, 39T capacity
- Cassette 11-45T, 11-50T
- UDH compatible derailleur
Gallery
Full specifications
Rear derailleur (RD-M8230-SGS)
- Series
- DEORE XT
- Model no.
- RD-M8230-SGS
- Color / 1
- Series color
- Rear speeds
- 11
- Compatible chain
- LINKGLIDE, HG 11-speed
- RD construction / SHADOW ES
- Yes
- Applicable derailleur hanger / SHIMANO MTB type / Direct attachment (conventional)
- Yes
- Applicable derailleur hanger / UDH standard
- Yes
- Max. front difference
- 0T
- Total capacity
- 39T
- Low sprocket / Max.
- 50T
- Low sprocket / Min.
- 50T
- Top sprocket / Max.
- 11T
- Top sprocket / Min.
- 11T
- Fluoric coated link bushings
- 4
- Pulley / Guide pulley bearing
- Sealed bearing
- Pulley / Tension pulley bearing
- Sealed bearing
- Pulley / Teeth
- 13T
- Pulley / Screws material
- Stainless steel
- Pulley / Sunken type pulley screw
- Yes
- B-axle / Material
- Stainless steel
- B-axle / Finish
- Passivation
- Bracket body / Material
- Aluminum
- Bracket body / Finish
- Painted
- P-axle / Material
- Steel
- P-axle / Finish
- Plated
- Plate body / Material
- GFRP
- Outer link / Material
- Aluminum
- Outer link / Finish
- Painted
- Inner link / Material
- Aluminum
- Inner link / Finish
- Anodized
- Outer plate / Material
- Aluminum
- Outer plate / Finish
- Painted
- Inner plate / Material
- Aluminum
- Inner plate / Finish
- Painted
- Cable fixing screw / Material
- Steel
- Cable fixing screw / Finish
- Plated
- Stroke adjusting screw / Material
- Steel
- Stroke adjusting screw / Finish
- Plated
- Average weight (g)
- 367
Shifter (SL-M8230-R11)
- Series
- DEORE XT
- Model no.
- SL-M8230-R11
- Color / 1
- Series color
- Shifter type
- RAPIDFIRE PLUS
- Rear speeds
- 11
- Compatible rear derailleur type
- LINKGLIDE 11-speed
- Mount type / Clamp band
- Yes
- Shift lever cable adjust
- Yes
- Max. multiple shifts (main lever/rear)
- 2
- Release function / INSTANT RELEASE
- Yes
- Release function / 2-WAY RELEASE
- Yes
- OPTICAL GEAR DISPLAY / Without
- Yes
- Multi-bearing construction
- 2
- Shift lever bracket / Material
- Aluminum
- Shift lever bracket / Finish
- Painted
- Clamp screw / Material
- Stainless steel
- Clamp screw / Finish
- SS Black
- Main lever body / Material
- Aluminum
- Main lever body / Finish
- Painted
- Release lever body / Material
- GFRP+Steel
- Base cover / Material
- Resin
- Shift lever cable / Inner cable / OPTISLICK
- Yes
- Shift lever cable / Inner cable / Stainless
- Yes
- Recommended shift lever outer casing
- OT-SP41
- Average weight (g)
- 114 ( /pc)
- Note
- w/Rubber grooved grip (main lever)
Cassette (CS-LG700-11)
- Series
- SHIMANO
- Model no.
- CS-LG700-11
- Type
- LINKGLIDE
- Rear speeds
- 11
- Compatible chain
- LINKGLIDE, HG 11-speed
- Combination name (Group name)
- 11-45T, 11-50T
- Combination * Titanium gear / 1
- 11-13-15-17-20-23-26-30-34-39-45T
- Combination * Titanium gear / 2
- 11-13-15-17-20-23-26-30-36-43-50T
- Spline type / HG spline M (10/9/8-speed, MTB 11-speed, 7-speed CS-HG400/HG210)
- Yes *1
- Aluminum spider arm / QTY (pcs)
- 1
- Aluminum spider arm / Finish
- Painted
- Steel gear / QTY (pcs)
- 11
- Steel gear / Finish
- Plated
- Lock ring / Material
- Aluminum
- Lock ring / Finish
- Anodized
- Average weight (g)
- 609 (11-50T)
- Note
- *1 Follow compatibility chart
Manufacturer specification — Shimano. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
Shimano Deore XT M8230 LinkGlide 11-Speed: FAQ
How much does the Shimano Deore XT M8230 LinkGlide 11-Speed weigh?
Shimano quotes 367 g (RD-M8230-SGS, average weight per Shimano spec chart).
Is the Shimano Deore XT M8230 LinkGlide 11-Speed suitable for e-bikes?
Shimano does not specifically rate it for e-bikes. Check the manufacturer’s approval and your bike maker’s recommendations before fitting it to an eMTB.
What are the key specs of the Shimano Deore XT M8230 LinkGlide 11-Speed?
Speeds: 11 (LINKGLIDE); Range: 11-45T / 11-50T; Shifting: Mechanical; Max. low sprocket: 50T; Derailleur hanger: UDH.
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