Shimano Deore RD-M6000-SGS is a long-cage, 10-speed mountain bike rear derailleur engineered specifically for 3x10-speed or wide-range 2x10-speed drivetrains. It incorporates Shimano's Shadow RD+ technology, featuring a switchable mechanical clutch that keeps the chain taut to eliminate chain slap and prevent drops over rough terrain.

Technical Specifications

• Drivetrain Compatibility: 10-speed Dyna-Sys mountain systems only (not compatible with Shimano road shifters or older 9-speed setups).
• Cage Length: SGS (Long Cage).
• Total Capacity: 43 Teeth (handles large gear variances across front chainrings and rear cassettes).
• Maximum Low Sprocket: 36 Teeth (Note: Unlike the medium-cage GS variant which supports up to 42T for 1x/2x setups, the SGS version is physically limited to a 36T maximum largest rear cog to accommodate triple chainrings).
• Minimum Low Sprocket: 32 Teeth.
• Top Sprocket Support: 11 Teeth (minimum and maximum).
• Maximum Front Difference: 22 Teeth (maximum tooth gap between your smallest and largest front chainrings).
• Color: Black.