Direct Mount Shimano Derailleurs - How-To Convert XT/ SLX Rear Derailleurs to Direct Mount

Shimano DIRECT MOUNT derailleurs, Step-by-Step conversion of the #Shimano 11 speed rear #derailleurs (XT M8000 and SLX M7000) from Standard to Direct Mount Derailleur Hanger(D.R.D. or direct mount derailleur hanger). The 11 speed derailleurs are the only ones providing this feature, Shimano 12 speed or M5100 cannot be converted to Direct Mount.

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Deore M6100 SGS 12s Derailleur - https://bit.ly/343yBFh
Shimano Deore CS-M6100 10-51T - https://bit.ly/33ZzEpx
Shimano SLX 12 speed Shifter M7100 - https://bit.ly/3qNmNAU

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11 Speed Derailleur
Shimano XT M8000-GS 11-Speed Med Cage Derailleur - https://bit.ly/2QQ5CN3

12s Derailleurs
Shimano Deore RD-M6100-SGS Derailleur 12 Speed - https://bit.ly/3oHAWgV
Shimano SLX RD-M7100-SGS Derailleur-12-Speed, Long Cage - https://bit.ly/2jZ0QRC
Shimano XT RD-M8100-SGS Derailleur - 12-Speed, Long Cage - https://bit.ly/2k4EBKc

Shimano 12s Chains
Shimano XTR CN-M9100 Chain - 12-Speed - https://bit.ly/2lTwaBQ
Shimano XT CN-M8100 Chain - 12-Speed - https://bit.ly/2lUhK4r
Shimano SLX CN-M7100 Chain - 12-Speed - https://bit.ly/2m1iaGp
Shimano Deore CN-M6100 Chain 12-Speed - https://bit.ly/341P3Gb

Cassettes
Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12 Cassette - https://bit.ly/39XJX1r
Shimano XT CS-M8100 Cassette 10-51t 12-Speed - https://bit.ly/2M1yD8s
Shimano SLX CS-M7100 Cassette 10-51t 12-Speed - https://bit.ly/2O7403W
Shimano XTR M9100 12s, 10-51t Cassette https://bit.ly/2UbM1aO

12s Shifters
Shimano XT M8100 Shifter(s) - https://bit.ly/3m6O65X
Shimano XTR M9100 Shifter(s) - https://bit.ly/2IFICR5
SLX M7100 Shifter(s) - https://bit.ly/2J0NLE3

Cable Sets
Shimano MTB Optislick Derailleur Cable Set - https://bit.ly/37G5pXo
Shimano SP41 Cable Housing - https://bit.ly/2H7YHhj
Shimano SP41 Cable Grease - https://bit.ly/2RAaRUn

Cranks
SLX FC-M7100 Cranks - https://bit.ly/3kYkuaL
XT FC-M8100 Crankset - 170mm, 12-Speed - https://bit.ly/2TQBmnS

Bottom Bracket
Shimano Deore BB52B Hollowtech II English BB - https://bit.ly/2ZaZQx5
Shimano XT BB-MT800 English Bottom Bracket - https://bit.ly/2qAi2Mx
Truvativ/SRAM Team GXP English Threaded BB for 68/73mm - https://bit.ly/2ZmPwBt
SRAM DUB Bottom Bracket English Threaded 68-73mm - https://bit.ly/2TVmcga

Other goodies
Park Tool FR-5.2 Cassette Lockring Tool - https://bit.ly/2HRxRqr
Shimano Grease for Shadow RD+ Rear Derailleur - https://bit.ly/2u4n2yL
Park Tool Polylube 1000 Grease - https://bit.ly/2qy34qo

⭐Videos I referred to
Shimano CLUTCH maintenance -    • Shimano Derailleur SERVICE: CLUTCH Tune-Up...  
1x vs 2x Shimano 12 speed Derailleurs -    • 1x vs 2x Shimano 12 speed Derailleurs, SLX...  
Shimano 12 Speed Derailleur BENT and Twisted? -    • Best Shimano 12 speed Components MIX - Deo...  
Shimano 12 Speed Cassettes, Freehub, Installation -    • 🚨ALL Shimano 12 speed Cassette SLX, XT, XT...  

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