The benchmark product from Muc Off!
11-40 or 11-42 – 426 grams
Excellent value for money!
David G.
Former professional team mechanic
Optimise your mountain biking performance with the Shimano XT CS-M8000 11-speed cassette, an essential choice for discerning riders. Designed to offer the perfect balance between lightness, durability and precision, this cassette integrates seamlessly with 11-speed drivetrains to ensure smooth gear changes, even in the most technical conditions.
Thanks to its wide gear range (11-40T or 11-42T depending on the version), it allows you to tackle both steep climbs and fast descents. Its design combines high-strength steel sprockets with an aluminium body, reducing weight whilst ensuring excellent durability. The result is a reliable, quiet and high-performance drivetrain on all terrains.
Designed for mountain bikers specialising in cross-country, trail or all-mountain riding, the CS-M8000 benefits from Shimano ’s expertise in mechanical precision. Every gear change is crisp and quick, even under stress, for an optimal riding experience.
- Steel sprockets except for the rear-most sprocket, which is aluminium
- Compatible with 1x11-speed, 2x11-speed or 3x11-speed drivetrains
- Compatible with all freehub bodies Shimano/SRAM 9-10-11-speed
- Manufacturer’s weight: 426 grams (11-40) and 445 grams (11-42)
- Part number Shimano: CS-M8000
Gear ratios:
- 11-40: 11-13-15-17-19-21-24-27-31-35-40
- 11-42: 11-13-15-17-19-21-24-28-32-37-42
Frequently asked questions
Elle est compatible avec les transmissions 11 vitesses Shimano et les corps de roue libre standards HG.
Le choix dépend de votre pratique : 11-40T pour plus de polyvalence, 11-42T pour faciliter les montées techniques.
Oui, sa construction robuste en acier et aluminium garantit une excellente résistance à l’usure, même en conditions exigeantes.
Oui, il est recommandé d’utiliser une chaîne compatible 11 vitesses Shimano pour des performances optimales.
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Silent cassette and well spaced. Be careful to use it with the right derailleur to avoid indexing problems. (Translated review)
very good cassette with very good fluidity and good quality/price ratio (Translated review)
Model used on my gravel for many years, this model suits me perfectly. the gearing of the sprockets is good. the durability over time is good (9000 km in mixed use in all weather) (Translated review)
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