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Shimano Deore XT M-772 SGS SHADOW Reviews

Description: (from shimano.com)
SHIMANO SHADOW RD: low profile design intended for more aggressive riding. Quiet: will not contact chain stay. Super low profile design carries many benefits. Because of its low profile and single tension construction = no hitting chain stay in rough conditions.The result is smooth and silent performance.

Add a review (form opens in right column) reviewed by 8valvegrowl   on September 21, 2009   Pros Smooth, fast shifting, less likely to snag on blowdown/rocks Cons Nothing really Verdict Came on my '08 Dawg, roached it on my first ride on a log. Went with a shorter cage, removed my big ring and all is good! Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by chrismotoxc   on June 17, 2009   Pros Great derailleur that is smooth shifting, quiet and designed to have a really low profile. Cons Nothing. Verdict I agree with Golden goose. It is pretty sturdy. But it won't withstand an encounter with a 3in diameter branch on the trail. I'm on my second one, lol. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by GoldenGoose   on May 18, 2009   Pros Light. Sturdy. Lower profile than regular derailleur. Quiet with smooth, quick shifting. Cheap. Cons Allen bolts on pulley wheels strip easily. Verdict This is a great Rear derailleur that truely works as advertised. I was surprised to read someone bashing it, especially when the guy said it "broke where it bolted to the bottom bracket" on his second ride. It doesn't bolt to the bottom bracket. NO Rear derailleur bolts there. Maybe that's the problem. I've been riding this RD for over 1000 miles and had ZERO problems with it. In fact, a buddy of mine upgraded to the exact same derailleur after having problems with his X7 and riding my bike. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by guest on March 22, 2009   Pros Smooth. Cons Broken after 2nd ride. Verdict Broken where bolted to the bottom bracket after a light hit (actually thought my chain came off). Don't waste your money. Recommended for: x - Not recommended reviewed by Devin_P   on March 15, 2009   Pros Light weight, smooth reliable shifting, low profile Cons nothing yet... Verdict I bought this derailleur along with the XT shifters for my Fisher Tassajara HT. (upgrade from LX). Money well spent. The gear changes are spot on, after 80+ miles of trail i have not had to make any adjustments. Same great technology as XTR for fraction of the price and a minimal weight difference. Recommended for: Experienced XC riders