Rear derailleurs
Shimano Shimano ESSA RD-U2000 Rear Derailleur
8-speed mechanical 1x · 45-45T low sprocket
Compatibility: reviewed
Known specifications can be used by the compatibility engine.
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Report a correction- Technical review
- Aug 13, 2026
- Compatibility review
- Reviewed Aug 13, 2026
Approved technical sources
- Shimano Lifestyle Active rear derailleur specificationsManufacturerSource checked Jul 31, 2026Evidence reviewed Aug 13, 2026
- Shimano current component ordering catalogManufacturerSource checked Jul 29, 2026Evidence reviewed Aug 13, 2026
- Shimano rear drivetrain compatibility C-454ManufacturerSource checked Jul 29, 2026Evidence reviewed Aug 13, 2026
Technical data
Specifications
- Speeds
- 8-speed
- Supported speeds
- 8-speed
- Maximum cassette cog
- 45T
- Smallest cassette cog
- 11T
- Supported cassette combinations
- 11-45t
- Supported front chainrings
- 1
- Maximum front difference
- 0T
- Drivetrain family
- Shimano ESSA mechanical 1x8
- Compatible chain families
- Shimano HG 8/7/6-speed
- Shift actuation
- Mechanical
- Frame mounting
- Conventional hanger
- Total capacity
- 34T