Understanding Di2 derailleur specifications
Shimano front derailleur and rear derailleur specifications... what do they mean, really? This page explains all of them, and why they matter.
Shadow RD+ Medium Cage Rear Derailleur
XTR RD-M9050-GS
The Shimano RD-M9050 Shadow RD+ GS 11 speed rear derailleur weighs 290g, features direct mount, a clutch mechanism and smooth shifting even under heavy load.
Its low sprocket max capacity is 42T for 2x11-speed setups and 46T for 1x11-speed setups. The max front difference is 10T and its total capacity is 35T.
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Synchronized Shifting and MTB derailleurs
If you're thinking of installing MTB derailleurs on your gravel bike, keep in mind that, to be able to use synchronized shifting, an SC-MT800 display or SC-M9051 display is required.
Specifications
- Model code: RD-M9050-GS
- Series: XTR (M9050)
- Weight: 290g
- Speeds: 11
- SD50 ports: 1
- Max front difference: 10T
- Total capacity: 35T
- Low sprocket max: 42T (2x), 46T (1x)
- Low sprocket min: 40T
- Top sprocket min: 11T
- Top sprocket max: 11T
- Pulley teeth: 11
- RD type: Shadow RD+
- Clutch: Yes
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Micro-adjust your 11-speed Di2 MTB Rear Derailleur
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Synchronized Shifting - the complete guide
Synchronized Shifting - what is it exactly? What does it do and how can you set it up? This page will guide you through the process of setting up synchro shift.
Manuals & other documents
Firmware updates
Below is an overview of all known firmware updates for this component. The changelog texts are Shimano's, and quite often they're a bit cryptic - sorry!
3.2.0
Added a function to adjust the correct rear derailleur position under the maintenance tab.
3.1.2
Bug fixing
3.1.1
Additional functionCS gear combination information (Adapting to the E-tube project ver. 3.0.0 or later)Adapting to the STEPS E8000 series
3.0.8
Bug fixing
3.0.7
Fixed SM-BTR2 bug
3.0.5
Firmware uploaded