Shimano Saint RD-M820-SS1 Rear Derailleur - 10 Speed, Short Cage, Black

I bought this for my downhill-specific bike (Devinci Wilson) and couldn't be happier. With the rise of 11 and 12 speed groupsets 10 speed stuff like this is "old tech" - which is great news for DH riders! The 10 speed Saint groupset is less than half of what it used to cost and is still the best out there for us gravity types. It shifts fast and smooth looks great (especially that rugged clutch lever) and was dead simple to setup.

Downhill riders don't shift all that much so the benefit of the extra range of 11 and 12 speed groupsets isn't a big deal. It's great to be able to save a few bucks on top end "old" stuff like this because saving money is pretty rare in cycling.;

Crisp shifting on a 11-36 system with a 22t Hammerschmidt in front. No chain slap and works better than my deore long cage.;

The clutch system works like a charm.. No more ghost shifting. Chain chatter is about as silent as you can get it. The short cage give you a piece of mind that you can roll over those obstructions withouth worries of bashing the cage. It looks fantastic on the bike.;

Truly great derailleur that shifts crisp and clean and resists knocks better than anything else out there. Not the lightest but far and above it is the most durable. Has very very strong springs and when combined with the clutch mechanism this thing runs silent and pretty much eliminates the need for a chain guide. I wish shimano also made a medium length cage for it so it could be used on a wide range 11-42 cassette. That would make this a 10 star product.;

ONE OF THE BEST PRODUCTS FROM SHIMANO YET...THE COMPACT AND BURLY NATURE OF THIS ITEM MAKES IT TOP IN ITS CLASS..COMPLETELY REDUCES CHAIN SLAP WITH THE CLUTCH ENGAGED..I HAVE THESE ON MY DH AND XC BIKES...HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ITEM...;