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ShimanoSLX M7100 12-Speed

No RRP published on the accessible Shimano spec site

Speeds
12
Range
10-45T / 10-51T
Shifting
Mechanical
Max. low sprocket
51T
Derailleur hanger
UDH
Weight
313 gRD-M7100-SGS, average weight per Shimano spec chart

Overview

SLX M7100 12-Speed: mechanical 12-speed SLX drivetrain with the RD-M7100-SGS derailleur (up to 51T, 313 g) and CS-M7100-12 cassette.

The SLX M7100 12-Speed groupset is Shimano's SLX mechanical 1x12 mountain bike drivetrain, built around the RD-M7100-SGS rear derailleur (HG 12-speed chain, up to 51T low sprocket, 41T capacity).

It pairs with the SL-M7100-R shifter and the CS-M7100-12 cassette (10-45T, 10-51T; average weight 513 (10-45T) 534 (10-51T) g) and the FC-M7100-1 crankset. It is the previous-generation series, still listed in Shimano's current spec chart.

  • 12-speed HG mechanical drivetrain
  • RD-M7100-SGS derailleur, up to 51T, 41T capacity
  • Cassette 10-45T, 10-51T
  • UDH compatible derailleur

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Full specifications

Rear derailleur (RD-M7100-SGS)

Series
SLX
Model no.
RD-M7100-SGS
Color / 1
Series color
Rear speeds
12
Compatible chain
HG 12-speed
RD construction / SHIMANO SHADOW RD+
Yes
Applicable derailleur hanger / SHIMANO MTB type / Direct attachment (conventional)
Yes
Applicable derailleur hanger / UDH standard
Yes
Max. front difference
0T
Total capacity
41T
Low sprocket / Max.
51T
Low sprocket / Min.
51T
Top sprocket / Max.
10T
Top sprocket / Min.
10T
Fluoric coated link bushings
7
Pulley / Teeth
13T
Pulley / Screws material
Stainless steel
Pulley / Sunken type pulley screw
Yes
B-axle / Hollow axle
Yes
B-axle / Material
Stainless steel
Bracket body / Material
Aluminum
Bracket body / Finish
Painted
P-axle / Material
Steel
Plate body / Material
GFRP
Outer link / Material
Aluminum
Outer link / Finish
Painted
Inner link / Material
Aluminum
Inner link / Finish
Painted
Outer plate / Material
Steel
Outer plate / Finish
Painted
Inner plate / Material
Aluminum
Inner plate / Finish
Painted
Cable fixing screw / Material
Stainless steel
Stroke adjusting screw / Material
Steel
Stroke adjusting screw / Finish
Plated
Average weight (g)
313
Note
w/Bumper on pully cage

Shifter (SL-M7100-R)

Series
SLX
Model no.
SL-M7100-R
Color / 1
Series color
Shifter type
RAPIDFIRE PLUS
Rear speeds
12
Compatible rear derailleur type
12-speed
Mount type / Clamp band
Yes
Shift lever cable adjust
Yes
Max. multiple shifts (main lever/rear)
3
Release function / 2-WAY RELEASE
Yes
OPTICAL GEAR DISPLAY / Without
Yes
Shift lever bracket / Material
Aluminum
Shift lever bracket / Finish
Painted
Clamp screw / Material
Stainless steel
Main lever body / Material
Steel+GFRP
Release lever body / Material
Steel+GFRP
Base cover / Material
GFRP
Shift lever cable / Inner cable / OPTISLICK
Yes
Shift lever cable / Inner cable / Stainless
Yes
Recommended shift lever outer casing
OT-SP41
Average weight (g)
117 ( /pc)

Cassette (CS-M7100-12)

Series
SLX
Model no.
CS-M7100-12
Type
HYPERGLIDE+
Rear speeds
12
Compatible chain
HG 12-speed
Combination name (Group name)
10-45T, 10-51T
Combination * Titanium gear / 1
10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-32-36-40-45T
Combination * Titanium gear / 2
10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-33-39-45-51T
Spline type / MICRO SPLINE
Yes
Aluminum spider arm / QTY (pcs)
1
Aluminum spider arm / Finish
Painted
Aluminum gear / QTY (pcs)
1
Aluminum gear / Finish
Anodized
Steel gear / QTY (pcs)
11
Steel gear / Finish
Plated
Lock ring / Material
Aluminum
Lock ring / Finish
Anodized
Average weight (g)
513 (10-45T) | 534 (10-51T)

Crankset (FC-M7100-1)

Series
SLX
Model no.
FC-M7100-1
Color / 1
Series color
Rear speeds
12
Compatible chain
HG 12-speed
Chain line (mm)
52
O.L.D. / Thru (mm) / 148
Yes
O.L.D. / Thru (mm) / 142
Yes
O.L.D. / QR/Nut (mm) / 141
Yes
O.L.D. / QR/Nut (mm) / 135
Yes
P.C.D. (mm)
Direct
Spider/gear arms
4
Chainring combination
30T, 32T, 34T
Q-factor (mm)
172
Crank arm length (mm) / 165
Yes
Crank arm length (mm) / 170
Yes
Crank arm length (mm) / 175
Yes
Optional chain guard / Without chain/bash guard
Yes
HOLLOWTECH II
Yes
Compatible bottom bracket type / Outboard
Yes
Recommended bottom bracket / Threaded (normal)
BB-MT801
Recommended bottom bracket / Press-Fit
BB-MT800-PA
Threaded bottom bracket shell width (mm) / 68
Yes
Threaded bottom bracket shell width (mm) / 73
Yes
Crank arm / Material
Aluminum
Crank arm / Finish
Anodized
Crank axle / Material
Steel
Crank axle / Finish
Plated
Outer ring / Material
Steel (teeth), GFRP (body), Aluminum(arm)
Outer ring / Finish
Plated (teeth), Painted (body)
Crank fixing screw included
Yes
Average weight (g) (170 mm, w/o bottom bracket)
623 (30T) | 620 (32T) | 635 (34T)

Manufacturer specification — Shimano. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.

eMTBs that come with the Shimano SLX

Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed: FAQ

How much does the Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed weigh?

Shimano quotes 313 g (RD-M7100-SGS, average weight per Shimano spec chart).

Is the Shimano SLX M7100 12-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 SLX M7100 12-Speed?

Speeds: 12; Range: 10-45T / 10-51T; Shifting: Mechanical; Max. low sprocket: 51T; Derailleur hanger: UDH.

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