Shimano XT Rear Mech

iwilldoit

Hi All

I'm looking to replace my Shimano Deore 10 speed rear mech on my 2013 Giant Anthem 29er ( 3x10) with a Shimano XT, my question is which XT model, looking at various on line retailers there are several different 10spd XT models, XT M786 Shadow+, XT M781, XT T780 & XT M773, all seem to come in different length cages, I take it it's a long cage for my bike?

So what's the differences and also is the Shadow + worth the extra?

rockmonkeysc

Shadow plus has a clutch which is useful for helping chain retention and keeping the chain under control. You probably need long cage but it depends on your gear ratios, go with the same length you currently have.

The Rookie

Unless you have a whacky cassette (road) or funny chainrings, 3x10 will need an extra long (in Shimano speak).

benpinnick

The Rookie wrote:

Unless you have a whacky cassette (road) or funny chainrings, 3x10 will need an extra long (in Shimano speak).

Which is SGS (in shimano babble)

iwilldoit

Hi All

Thanks for the replies, do any of you know the difference between the models XT M781, XT T780 & XT M773.

Chunkers1980

Yes. The one with 8 in is the latest version, t in is touring and 773 the updated shadow for when 10spd first released

iwilldoit

Thank you very much for that.