Shimano m980 XTR shifters compatible with deore and SLX ?

oasis99999

Does anyone know if Shimano m980 XTR shifters are compatible with deore and SLX front / rear Derailleurs ???

nicklouse

yes and no.

it depends. More info needed.

have a read

http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12733834

Chunkers1980

For the rear - you need a brand new Deore 10 speed or the SLX 663 10 speed.

Front mech it depends what version you have - there are many.

I think the new XTR 980 front shifter can be adjusted so they are 2 and 3 rings - for spacing issues they will work best with 10 speed rings, cranks and chain.

Hope that helps.

oasis99999

My bike has Front Derailleur:Shimano SLX 3 speed, Rear Derailleur:Shimano Deore XT 10 speed ? So are you saying they the xtr m980 shifters will work with my current set up ? My bike is a standard trek remedy 2011 ....

supersonic

Yes. But for optimal front shifting the front mech and chainset should be 10 speed as well. Though nine will 'work'.

nicklouse

oasis99999 wrote:

My bike has Front Derailleur:Shimano SLX 3 speed, Rear Derailleur:Shimano Deore XT 10 speed ? So are you saying they the xtr m980 shifters will work with my current set up ?

there is nothing called 3 speed.

is the current set up 10spd? and the other kit is also 10spd and made by the same makers?

then yes it will all work.

As covered in the topic linked to above.

oasis99999

Yes, current set-up is 10 speed ..... just wanted to change shifters as I dont like the shimano slx 10 speeds !