{"product_id":"shimano-rd-m8260-di2-steps-wired-deore-xt-12-speed-rear-mech","title":"Shimano RD-M8260 SGS Di2 STEPS wired Deore XT 12-speed rear mech","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for use with modern E-Bikes, the M8260 XT Di2 derailleur connects directly to the main battery of your E-Bike ridding the need to charge and remember a separate derailleur battery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to work with all 12 speed Hyperglide drivetrains, the mech is built around Shimano's new ES architecture. Super low profile with a build in skid plate and angled B-knucke, the system in designed to skim past or shrug off the kind of blow that might damage an older mech. It also replaces the conventional clutch mechanism with a stacked double spring design so that chain retention becomes maintenance free and won't degrade over time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all Di2 mechs, shifter performance is both 100% accurate and super fast and when combined with most major motor systems, both free and auto shift functions can be engaged. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDo I need anything else along with this mech?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is just the derailleur, so it does not include either the shift switch, or the cable to connect it to your motors high power port as that cable varies by motor system. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCan I fit this to any E-Bike?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour motor will need to have a compatible output power port. Bosch, Shimano and Avinox are all fine. You'll also need a regular derailleur hanger in place on your bike. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat cassettes does this work with?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Shimano 12 speed cassettes are fine. This is the longer cage version of the mech, so  it can handle the full 10T -51T range of the largest cassettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCan I add a battery to this to use it with a regular MTB?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't, this version is wired only. There is a different battery powered Di2 mech for use with regular mountain bikes. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57422541980023,"sku":"SHIM-RDM826012SGS","price":429.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/2769\/0849\/files\/Shimano-M8260-Wired-Di2-Derailleur-SGS-2026-TweedValleyBikes_c4bd96e6-0333-46c5-bdb3-e45a8dcdab38.jpg?v=1788101872","url":"https:\/\/tweedvalleybikes.mom\/products\/shimano-rd-m8260-di2-steps-wired-deore-xt-12-speed-rear-mech","provider":"Tweed Valley Bikes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}