Keep your bike equipped with the best Shimano components available at Escapa. The Shimano 12-speed CS-M8100 Cassettefeatures a combination of steel and aluminum materials for the sprockets. While the ten smaller sprockets—which provide the lowest gear ratio and highest load capacity—are made of steel, the two largest sprockets are made of aluminum. This load-dependent use of materials ensures even wear on the cassette and also extends the chain’s service life. TheShimano 12-speed CS-M8100 cassette is held together by an aluminum spider.
Smooth and precise shifting has always been a hallmark of Shimano cassettes. The sprockets on the state-of-the-art Shimano 12-speed CS-M8100 Hyperglide cassette are positioned in such a way that the chain runs extremely smoothly and with minimal vibration, especially when shifting to a larger sprocket. With the Shimano 12-speed CS-M8100 cassette, Shimano introduces Hyperglide+. Thanks to this technology, shifting is now just as smooth when shifting to a heavier gear and is one-third faster compared to the CS-M8000 cassette.
Shimano follows suit and also relies on a 12-speed drivetrain for the XT M8100 groupset. Unlike the competition, the Japanese manufacturer gives riders the option to choose between a maximum gear range (10–51 teeth) or a narrower, more finely graduated cassette with smaller cadence steps when shifting (10–45 teeth). The latter should be particularly well-suited for XC and marathon riders, who can maintain their power output while pedaling within the optimal cadence range.
Technical specifications:
Material of 2 large sprockets: aluminum
Material of 10 small sprockets: steel
Technology: Hyperglide+, Micro Spline
Shifting stages: 12
Gear ratios: 10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-32-36-40-45
Gear ratio range: 450%
Compatible freewheel: Shimano 12-speed Micro Spline
Compatible drivetrain: Shimano 12-speed drivetrains
Color: Black
Manufacturer's weight: 461g
Package contents: 1x Shimano Deore XT 12-speed cassette CS-M8100, 10–45 teeth
