Xtr Rear
Xtr Rear
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 SHIMANO XTR RD M960 REAR DERAILER RAPID RISE NICE CONDITION  US $28.66
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 Shimano XTR RD M971 US $124.49
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 Shimano XTR RD M972 9 Speed Spd Top Normal Shadow Carbon Rear Derailleur GS NEW US $142.50
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 Shimano XTR FD M970 9 Speed Spd Triple Front Derailleur NEW works with XT US $61.00
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 NOS SHIMANO XTR REAR DERAILLEUR RD M960 GS NEW IN BOX US $150.77
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 NOS SHIMANO XTR REAR DERAILLEUR RD M960 SGS NEW IN BOX US $157.81
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 Shimano Saint Rear Derailleur Mountain Riding Cycling sram trek xtr xtxx US $50.00
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 shimano xtr carbon rear derailleur rd m972 US $100.00
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 2012 Shimano XTR Plus RD M985 SGS 10 Speed Rear Derailleur US $175.00
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 Prototype Machine NEW JoesDerailleur Vintage Mtn Bike Made In Colorado USA US $375.00
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 Shimano XTR M900 Rear Derailleur 8 speed MTB Vintage US $21.50
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 SHIMANO XTR MODEL RD M952 LONG CAGE REAR DERAILLEUR CLEAN US $415.00
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 2012 SHIMANO XTR SHADOW RD M985 DYNA SYS MTB REAR DERAILLEUR SGS LONG CAGE US $197.80
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 Shimano XTR 9 Speed RD M970 Rap Rise Long Cage Rear Derailleur New US $119.99
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 3pcs Titanium Ti Bolt XTR M980 M970 Front Rear Derailleur US $10.50
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 Shimano XTR M900 Rear Derailleur Vintage US $86.00
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 New Shimano XTR RD M980 GS Rear Derailleur 10 Speed US $100.00
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 NEW Shimano XTR M972 Rear Derailleur 9 SPD Speed Shadow GS Bike Carbon XC AM US $174.99
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 Shimano XTR FD M970 T Swing 349 Clamp Front Derailleur New US $3.91
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 Shimano XTR Rear Derailleur US $15.00
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 Shimano XTR Rear Derailleur rd m953 Long Cage US $30.00
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 Shimano XTR Rear Derailleur Short Cage US $40.00
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 Shimano XTR RD M971 SGS Rear Derailleur Long Cage 9spd 9 speed US $51.00
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 NEW Shimano XTR RD M985 10s Rear Derailleur Shadow Plus US $199.99
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 New Shimano XTR Shadow Rear Derailleur RD M980 GS US $189.00
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 Shimano XT RD M750 Rear Derailleur Long Cage Regular in good shape US $29.99
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 Shimano XTR RD M952 Rear Derailleur Long Cage Regular Rise in good shape US $44.99
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 Shimano XTR RD M952 Rear Derailleur Long Cage Regular in good shape US $59.99
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 Vintage Shimano XTR Rear Derailleur RD M950 US $5.50
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 2007 Shimano Deore XT Rear Derailleur long cage Sram Xtr US $44.99
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 Shimano XTR RD M952 9 Speed Read Derailleur USED US $11.16
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 Shimano XTR M980 10 speed Shadow Rear Deraillluer Medium cage US $170.00
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 Shimano XTR M 980 2X10 Front Derailluer US $80.00
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 XTR m952 rear derailleur in really fantastic shape 9 speed is this vintage US $3.25
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 Shimano XTR rear derailleur RD M955 long cage very good condition US $45.00
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 Shimano XTR FD M985 Double NIB US $85.00
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 shimano rd xtr m952 rear derailleur short cage mtb xc 9 speed fits xt US $39.99
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 xtr m952 rear derailleur good condition 8 9 10 speed US $3.25
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 AEST REAR DERAILLEUR PULLEY JOCKEY WHEEL 11T KCNC 105 tune xtr xt sram dura ace US $12.50
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 XT 8 speed Shimano rear derailleur similar to xtr RD M739 tight mechanically US $33.00
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 vivo cable seasl gritlock red vintage old school retro xtr kooka paul cook onza US $9.99
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 NEW Shimano XTR RD M980 10s Rear Derailleur GS Short Cage US $169.95
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 Shimano XTR RD M952 SGS Rear Derailleur US $3.25
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 XTR Shadow Rear Derailleur Long Cage RD M972 9 Speed US $132.95
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 Shimano XTR Rear Derailleur RD M952 9 Speed US $1.25
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 SRAM X0 9 Speed Carbon Long Cage Rear Derailleur Shimano Dynasys 10 X9 XX XO US $88.88
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 SHIMANO XTR M972 SHADOW CARBON CAGE 9spd REAR DERAILLEUR NO RESERVE US $17.50
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 SHIMANO STX RC MOUNTAIN BIKE REAR DERAILLEUR LONG CAGE RD MC38 MINT US $26.99
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 Shimano XTR RD M971 Long Cage Normal Rear Derailluer Nice XT SLX US $79.99
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 Shimano 2012 XTR RD M985 10 Speed MTB Rear Derailleur GS Medium Cage US $226.95
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Choosing a Shimano Mountain Bike Component
Mountain bike components are designed to withstand more abuse and extreme riding conditions. These components are heavier, sometime larger and more durable then road bike components. Sometime you are riding on dirt, rock, or in water, etc and the components need to be durable enough so they can withstand abusive treatment.
It just so happened that my rear derailleur broke on my full suspension mountain bike. I was riding a down hill trail and lost control of my bike. The rear of the bike ended up hitting the face of a rock and I was left with a mangled rear derailleur. So I looked at the positive side of the accident and said to myself now is the time to upgrade.
I could find new or near new parts on Bike Servant which is a mountain bike classifieds website and lists mountain bikes for sale, bike parts and race events but I was in the car with my bike so I decided to go to the store.
On the way home from the trail I stopped at my local bike store to buy a new derailleur so I can resume riding as quickly as possible. I told the bike shop guy my situation and she asked me which aftermarket Shimano derailleur I wanted to buy. Not knowing anything about the different categories in the Shimano product line I asked for help and this is what she relayed to me.
Shimano Deore is their entry level category. These products are inexpensive and meant for the occasional or enthusiast rider. These components are stocked on entry level mountain bikes.
Shimano Deore LX is their next level in higher quality. This category level consists of a more durable product. The main difference that I noticed is that Deore LX is lighter then Deore. My derailleur was a Deore LX and it has shown me proven quality and reliability for many years.
Shimano Deore XT was referred to as their heavy duty category. This product category is not considered race quality performance but they are light weight and more durable then the LX category. The price difference between the LX category and the XT category was noticeable.
Shimano XTR is considered their high performance category. Again these parts are lighter then the XT category. As a consumer I took notice to the price increase from XT to XTR. It appeared to me that this category appeals to the racers that demand light weight and high performance.
Keep in mind that this is not a complete list of Shimano's product line. It is the list that my bike store carried.
So in my quest to buy a new derailleur I decided to purchase the Shimano Deore XT because of its light weight, durability and price. I had the bike shop install it for me and I was back on the trail in no time.
About the Author
Experience with full suspension and hardtail mountain bikes, bike parts and organizing race events for mountain biking.