12-speed, 10-45 or 10-51 - Hyperglide+ technology
The 10-51 version of the XT 12-speed groupset, with Hyperglide+ technology for precise and quiet gear changes.
David G.
Former professional team mechanic
The XT 12-speed cassette comes in two different gear ranges, 10-45 and 10-51, exactly the same options as the XTR 12-speed. The XT cassette is only compatible with the new Micro Spline hub.
The big news is, of course, the move to 12-speed. Like its big brother, the XTR, it features Hyperglide+ technology. This involves a specific tooth profile on the sprockets that facilitates chain movement during gear changes. The cassette’s construction differs from that of the XTR. Instead of being made from three materials (steel, aluminium and titanium), the XT features the first 10 sprockets in steel and the two largest in aluminium; the star connecting the 12 sprockets consists of five arms.
- Shimano part number: CS-M8100-12
- Recommended chain: XT CN-M8100 12-speed
- Number of speeds: 12
- Hyperglide+ cassette
- Compatible only with Micro Spline freehub bodies
- Material: steel, aluminium
- Weight: 470 grams
- 10-45 tooth range: 10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-32-36-40-45
- 10-51 gear range: 10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-33-39-45-51
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Very good (Translated review)
An excellent quality/price ratio for this XT cassette. (Translated review)
As a replacement for my worn cassette, very simple installation! (Translated review)
Cassette identical to the original which had lost 2 teeth after 4300km (Translated review)
Okay, it's neither the prettiest nor the lightest... But it works perfectly, is very reliable, and its price is 'reasonable', isn't that the most important? My reference cassette for a very (very) long time. (Translated review)
I replaced the original xt cassette with the same one because it gave me great satisfaction on an e-MTB, I was able to do 4200 km, I hope to do as much again, very happy with the fast and efficient delivery. (Translated review)
really the ideal product in this range with an excellent price, top delivery (Translated review)
The cassette was marked at the tooth level (probably a fall on the ground). I called customer service, I immediately reached a very attentive advisor who resolved the problem super quickly. Very satisfied with customer service! As for the product, the price is very competitive and it's great gear (there are rarely bad surprises with Shimano...) (Translated review)
I replaced an XTR with this XT cassette, very satisfied, good quality price ratio. (Translated review)
like all Xt products from Shimano, the quality-price ratio is top. Cassette received in a simple bag but everything suggests that it is indeed an original cassette. (Translated review)
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