Shimano XT CS-M8000 Cassette
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Shimano XT CS-M8000 Cassette $97.99
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Christian CerasoGearheadBest Cassette for my Bike
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
This was the best thing I could have done for my Surly Krampus. The stock 1 x 10 was tough to use for climbing. When I switched to 1 x 11 it helped tremendously for climbing and extended the amount of time I could spend on my bike. There is just barely enough clearance with my plus sized tires (29 x 3). The bike Gearheads really helped me in getting the right set up. Consulting them before buying may really save you a lot of time and frustration for your next set up.
Steve CookEmployeeThat's a big cog you got there.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Who would have thought that one day the large cog would be bigger than your brake rotor. I was skeptical of 1x for a long time but riding it on a long bikepack in Baja made me a believer. The jumps between gears are a bit big in some cases but the shifting is smooth and the low end gearing is great for hauling a loaded bike up long mountain passes
Andrew DickinsonGearheadthe gearing you've always wanted
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I bought my wife the 11-46 because she excels at downhill riding far more than the uphill stuff. Now she can climb anything. Compatibility questions? Hit me up at adickinson@backcountry.com
Josh RGearhead11-46 has big jump on the low end...
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
See my prior review...love shimano stuff...it just works. That said, the 11-46 leaves me a little puzzled. Bought it for a new bikepacking rig set up 1x--that is, a bike I'm going to lash a bunch of stuff too, up to 20lbs of water at a time and go ride singletrack for a few days on end... As such, I'll spend a fair amount of time twiddling between climbing gears and I find myself missing a 42ish gear... The 46 bailout is great. But the next step is 37. For regular mountaing biking or flatlanders wanting a bailout gear, this is probably great as it maintains a nice spread across all the other 10 gears. But for my intended use in the rocky mountain west, I could ditch the 11t in exchange for more choices for climbing.
Patrick P.SWEET!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I really like this Shimano 11 speed i bought two cassette one XT 11-46 for my Warden and SLX 11-42 for my other bike to upgrade from 10 speed.. Instead i modify the 11-46. disassemble 11-42 and added the 42 teeth to 11-46 .. 'Just for fun' and so far so good cassette is working just fine...
Patrick P.Hi William,
Sorry for late reply.. Cassette still 11 speed, i did removed the 17t and what i have right now is 11-13-15-19-21-24-28-32-37-42-46.
Matthew KielEmployeeFinish Needs Improvement
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Works great but the finish could stand to be a bit more durable or just make it all one color (cosmetic).
James PramickEmployee
Avg. ride time: 4h 4m per week- Average ride time is based on Strava activity over the last 3 months. Give your reviews credibility by connecting your account.
Great cassette
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Love the upgrade to 11 speed, and this helped complete the setup. Nothing too exciting about a cassette, but this one does its job well, and doesn't require changing out the freehub body
Dave Whisenhunt1 X 11 Upgrade
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I have been making my own 1 x 10 systems for a few years now with XT cassettes and a wolf tooth 42t. Finally decided to upgrade to a 1 x 11 system using the XT 46t.
The Shimano XT systems never fail. You may add a few grams of weight over the XTR, but for half the price you can't go wrong with XT. The entire XT product line is bullet proof.
AlejandroAvg. ride time: 3h 12m per week- Average ride time is based on Strava activity over the last 3 months. Give your reviews credibility by connecting your account.
Excelent price-quality-durability ratio
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I´ve been using a mix of Shimano 1X11 for 3000 Km (Rear derailleur and shifter XTR M9000, Crank, Chain and Cassette 11-42 XT M8000) and it has working flawlessly, shifting is smooth and quick, even under load on step climbs, So now that my cassette is coming to the end of its life I will stick with this mix. Now shimano relases the 11-46 cassette, I would love to purchase one on this range to increase the number of teeth in my front chainring and gain speed, but would the 11-46 work with XTR RD-M9000 Medium Cage Rear shifter?
Matthew M.The large cage is for 2x and 3x front sprockets where more chain length is needed and the longer cage is used to soak up some of that extra length of chain. I just purchased the 46t set up and the medium cage.
SheilaEmployeeGreat product for a great price!
Picked this up for my new Yeti SB6 build, its the middle of winter here in Park City so I haven't been able to put some miles on it yet. So far it feels great and I'm excited to rip around come spring time!
David HoustonCost effective 11 speed
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
If you are looking to upgrade your bike to 11 speed and don't want to or can't get an XD driver for your wheelset, this is the way to go. Have had great success with running it with either Shimano or Sram rear derailleurs.
Josh RGearheadNot Eagle range..but way more economical
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I was an early adopter of 1x tech. And with the right chainring, I can get the range I need for almost a 100% of my riding. That said, bikepacking, snow biking and epic long rides find me desiring a little more range (usually reserved for a bail out gear--climbing). As a shimano fan (I've got X0 too) I've used mods on 10 speed to get a wide range rear. And this past year, I used a mod to put a 50t on my shimano 11x42. But--that ramps are so spread out on the 50t that you sometimes notice the delay in the chain jumping up to 50t ring (as it waits to find the ramp--only four on a 50t). Enter--the shimano 11x46t wide range cassette. Its not quite 50t or Eagle but its a fraction of the cost, full shimano manufacturing magic (meaning it will just work) and no aftermarket do-dads to buy and fiddle with to install. This one went on my full suspension XC rig for the epic big mileage days we sometimes do here so I'll be able to granny down on those late day monster climbs.
federico M.Does the job!!!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I bought this after Shae( She is great) from the bike dept at backcountry recommend it as part of the parts ( Race Face Narrow Wide Chainring, Shimano CN-HG600 11-Speed Chain,Shimano XT RD-M8000 Rear Derailleur, Shimano XT SL-M8000 RapidFire Trigger) to convert my baby (2016 Santa Cruz Heckler) to a 1 x 11. After a 100 miles the cassette is doing great. I got the 11-42 with a 32T chain ring and so far i can climb anything here in Jersey. The cassette is on the heavy but that was not a concern for me. I could not be happier; all done at a very reasonable price. My only regret is that i did not changed sooner to a 1 x11
jose R.Avg. ride time: 4h 52m per week- Average ride time is based on Strava activity over the last 3 months. Give your reviews credibility by connecting your account.
DISAPPOINTED!!!!
I already have shimano xt m8000 11/42 cassette on my rolf ralos wheels but this 11/46 is Not compatible with my 10 speed hub... grazes in the rays rim
GabrielHuh?
KyleYou are wrong. The 11-46 cassette fits on the same standard shimano freehubs and shifts quite nicely, btw.
Chris SmithEmployeeNo complaints
XT seems to be the most cost-effective way to convert to 1x11. Bought this and love it.
John McKoneGearheadGreater Range
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Chose this XT to mate with the one-by system I switched over to. Loving the new range of cogs and simplicity of a one-by drivetrain.
Dave WatsonEmployeeGood product
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
I got this cassette to convert my 2x10 to a 1x11 it went on easy and it works good!
Kyle BrGearheaddurable dependable, no worries
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
it's kind of the go to cassette, hard to wear out, never any issues. no a lot more to say about the XT but thats probably a good thing.
dustyWhen will you have the 11-46 ready to ship? I'm ready!
Connor JohnsonGearheadHey Dusty! Looks like the estimated arrival time for first shipment of the 11-46 to get in is 8/09! If you or anyone else has any questions on it or would like any help placing an order feel free to reach out to me! Cheers, Connor
Garson FieldsEmployeeA Smart Choice
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
The only thing the M8000 cassettes give up to their XTR brethren is weight. Otherwise, you're looking at excellent shifts, surprising durability, and a wide range of gearing options. Not the first choice for obsessive gram counters, but probably the best choice for anyone else running a Shimano drivetrain.
Soooo Pat ... are you sayin' you made the 11 speed 11-46 into a 12 speed by adding the 42 teeth to it?? How so?