Shimano XTR M972 Shadow Rear Derailleur

5/5 (1 Reviews)
MSRP : $219.99


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Product Description

Efficiency was the key principle when designing the XTR M980 10-speed rear derailleur. The derailleur was designed with Shimano's Shadow technology, using a longer swing arm and a tighter spring for crisper shifting when you want it, and less 'ghost shifting' when you don't.


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Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by lebikerboy a Weekend Warrior

Date Reviewed: June 8, 2012

Strengths:    Beautifully made and shifts like a dream...

Weaknesses:    None so far...

Bottom Line:   
I was rebuilding my friend's drive train and he wanted a 34 tooth large
cassette gear. His old XT derailleur just couldn't it handle so, I installed
this little beauty which I had purchased from my LBS during a fire sale
(literally) a couple of years ago. Super easy to install and snapped off
perfect shifts every time. Needless to say he's happy. Just hope he
doesn't whack the carbon cage on a rock though...

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Similar Products Used:   Lots, all Shimano though.

Bike Setup:   Balfa Belair Fox front and rear, Magura Marta SL brakes, XT/XTR drivetrain etc.

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Rear Der. Pulleys Squealing & Binding: XTR M972 Shadow

The pulley bearings (or bushings?) on my rear der. are squealing and binding after a good work out. ...
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What's the "actuation ratio" for the latest M972 XTR Shadow rear derailleur?

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m972 xtr shadow rear mech tuned

Is there any point tuning the pivot bolts and pully bolts on this mech or are they pretty light alre ...
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'08 XTR Carbon Shadow Rear Derailleur Long RD-M972-SGS - No Go!

Darn, I just bought this XTR Der. to upgrade from the '07 XT M716 and sure enough with my good luck, ...
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