Description
The Shimano Ultegra RD-R8000 11spd Rear Derailleur gives their Ultegra groupset a modern update, trickling down all the new features from the Dura Ace 9100 series with a marginal weight gain, but a substantially more affordable price. With the Ultegra 8000 rear derailleur, Shimano incorporated their SHADOW RD low profile design, protecting the derailleur in the case of a crash that allows for more stable shifting performance due to its optimized slant angle.
The Ultegra RD-R8000 11spd Rear Derailleur is available in two different versions, depending on what cassette gearing is prefered. The RD-SS covers cassettes from 11-25T to 11-30T, while the RD-GS is compatible with cassettes from 11-28T to 11-34T.
Claimed weight: Ultegra R8000 RD-SS — 200g, Ultegra R8000 RD-GS — 310g.
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Reviewed 9/15/2024
by WayneB
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Northern California
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Shimano Ultegra are quality products.
I purchased an 11/34 cassette and needed a new derailleur to fit the 11/34 cassette. I bought the cassette and derailleur at BTD and both were on sale. Quality products with a company that is excellent.
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Reviewed 7/29/2024
by Omaha
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Omaha, NE
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Replacement for original, easy instal, works perfectly
Easy install, works perfectly.
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Reviewed 8/9/2022
by Anonymous
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Near Memphis TN
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Shimano Ultegra R8000 Rear Derailleur is impecable!
The Shimano Ultegra R8000 Rear Derailleur is just perfect engineering. Performance is smooth and fast. Most importantly: it is reliable and affordable. I wax my chain and it has never missed shifting. I also replace cables every six months. It works perfectly! Compared to electronic shifters, indexing is super easy. Most importantly, it costs a fraction of the Di2 version. The only drawback is that Ultegra may discontinue the 11sp mechanical shifters. That's why I decided to buy it now. I was glad BTD had it in stock during the worst times of supply chain issues, the price was better than other stores, shipping was fast and trackable, and I could earn points for future purchases.
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Does what I want
I wanted a lower climbing gear & had to go to shimano to get it. The derailleur is rather straight forward on installation & shifts are crisp & reliable. Very satisfied with it.
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Does what I want
I wanted a lower climbing gear & had to go to shimano to get it. The derailleur is rather straight forward on installation & shifts are crisp & reliable. Very satisfied with it.
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Updated my 2018 105 groupset
What a few years of progress makes between groupsets. Much more predictable shifting.
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
All products came very well packaged.
Can�t wait to have these components installed the staff was so helpful in helping me select the right components for my 15 year old trek upgrade I greatly appreciate their help.
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All products came very well packaged.
Can�t wait to have these components installed the staff was so helpful in helping me select the right components for my 15 year old trek upgrade I greatly appreciate their help.
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
High Quality
Bought as a replacement for an older version. Went on easily with supplied cables and shifts smoothly. Very good value for the product. Would purchase again. Shipping was on time as projected. I�m a very satisfied BikesDirect customer.
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
It's an Ultegra Rear Derailleur
Well it's an Ultegra Rear Derailleur, it's backwards compatible with the R6800 shifters but there's nothing to say, it work great, the only down side is the cable housing included in the box is a break cable housing so don't use that.
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Reviewed 4/20/2023
by cds
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Chattanooga Tennessee
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0 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
CRASH REPLACEMENT
needed to replace damaged part
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Reviewed 12/25/2020
by Edz B
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West Sacramento, CA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great Upgrade for my brother's Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1
Got the GS Mid Cage version for my brother's Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1. A great upgrade from the RD-6800-SS short cage, was limited to 28T. Now, with the extra gears, I can climb hills with ease.
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Reviewed 4/6/2020
by shorts
Competitive Racer
san francisco
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Well designed
I currently set this up w a 5339 11-30 cassette. I initially used a wheel with a 11-32 and it worked perfectly but downgraded since I mostly race crits. You'd definitely need a medium cage for 11-34.
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Reviewed 12/10/2018
by Carl
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Minneapolis MN
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Great upgrade!
Replaced my Ultegra 6800 derailleur with the new one and right away noticed an improved smoother shifting and quieter than the old model also its designed to be more hidden to prevent damage. Sleeker design and color probably one of the best upgrades for your bike.
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Reviewed 10/4/2018
by tobysuhm
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Seattle, WA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Typical Shimano Ultegra quality at great price
In the process of switching several of my bikes over to 11-34 cassette compatible which requires the RD-R8000 mid-cage derailleur. Have ridden Shimano Dura-Ace and Ultegra lines for years. Ultegra delivers excellent quality and performance at a more affordable price. Definitely recommend this derailleur if you want to be able to accommodate up to 34 tooth cassette.
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Reviewed 8/9/2018
by ORbiker
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Oregon
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Nice Upgrade!
Upgraded from a three-year-old 105 derailleur. The new ultegra provides a noticeably crisper, more defined shift from a worn out 105 - longish cage accommodates 32t with ease. Why use anything else . . .
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Reviewed 7/27/2018
by Steve
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Denver, CO
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Shimano shifting awesomeness
Excellent for running an 11-34 cassette. 20% grades only hurt badly now and aren't killers.
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Reviewed 4/30/2018
by Anonymous
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Portland Oregon
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Works great, much better then earlier versions of this derailleur
This derailleur replaced the earlier Ultegra version.
Very happy with the performance.
Great value.
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Reviewed 2/23/2018
by BicycleMitch
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Oak Ridge, NJ
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1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Great performing derailleur!
This RD-R8000 derailleur is so smooth and accurate I'm not sure why you'd spend $100 or more on Dura Ace?
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Reviewed 1/1/2018
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
RD- 8000 is Perfect Touch
Bought this to climb the mountain in VA with grades of 12% to 22%, this shifts like butter.
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