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MicroShiftAcolyte Rear Derailleur - 8 Speed, Medium Cage
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The heart of the Acolyte derailleur is our innovative SpringLock system. By pairing a customized linear rate high tension spring and a dual stage activation mechanism, we?ve developed a system that can provide substantial chain security when you need it and can be turned off when you don?t.? To engage the clutch, turn the engagement bolt clockwise until it clicks. There?s no way to overtighten the bolt. To disengage the clutch for wheel removal, flip the switch. It?s that simple.
- Compatible with 12-42T and 12-46T 8-speed cassettes
- Compatible with Acolyte shifters only
- Direct path cable routing for smooth and responsive shifting
- Innovative SpringLock chain retention keeps chain in place over rough terrain
Specifications
Cage Length
Medium
Chain Wrap Capacity
41t
Color
Black
Derailleur Mount Style
10x1 Standard, Shimano Rear Direct Mount
Largest Cog
46t
Rear Shifter Compatibility
microSHIFT Acolyte
Speeds
8-Speed
UPC
4710495436494
EAN
657993290118
MPN
RD-M5185M
Tree Fort ID:
333222443417
Customer Questions
Q.
asked by: a guest
Just wondering when will this be back in stock? Thank you.
Just wondering when will this be back in stock? Thank you.
A.
anwered by: theofarnum
We hope to have these back in stock by mid June 2021
We hope to have these back in stock by mid June 2021
Customer Reviews
5
December 03, 2020
reviewed by: anonymous
Microshift's Acolyte is a good outlier. A low-cost 1x drivetrain with good chain tension like a clutch but with a lower cost dis-engageable high-tension spring.
The 3-piece drivetrain cost me $15 (shifter) $32 (rear derailleur) $30 (cassette) = $77. What a deal for what you get.
The only con is the lack of gear choices (only 8) but you do have the range you would need. If you are not racing, then the large jumps between gears should not be a problem.
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vote5
September 06, 2021
reviewed by: anonymous
These is a very good derailleur! Fits and operates well on my 1x8 GT Aggressor Pro. I can tell a difference having the clutch on and reducing chain slap noise. Much quieter over the stock derailleur which also had a long cage due to the stock 3x8 setup.
Also, the price is right even with the Acolyte 8 speed shifter. It may work with the stock microshift shifter, but I like the shifter placement on the Acolyte shifter.
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