Shimano Deore XT CS-M8200 12 Speed Cassette Silver, 9-45t

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I’ve been riding the 10-51T XT cassette for the last season and it’s easily the smoothest-shifting drivetrain I’ve used. Even on steep climbs under power, the shifts are crisp, and the 510% range has saved me more than once when I’ve been deep into a big day. It’s bombproof, too—I haven’t even touched it with a brush.""From lung-busting climbs to fast descents, the Shimano DEORE XT 10-51T Cassette gives us the range and responsiveness we need on big days in the saddle. Redesigned with Shimano’s evolved HYPERGLIDE+ technology, this cassette improves shift timing and consistency under load—whether we’re climbing in the granny gear or dropping gears mid-sprint. The CS-M8200 combines steel and alloy cogs to balance weight savings with the long-wearing durability Shimano is known for. With a 10-51T range offering a massive 510% of gear spread, it’s the most versatile cassette in the DEORE XT lineup. It mounts to a Micro Spline freehub and pairs perfectly with 1x12-speed drivetrains for everything from XC racing to alpine epics."

Price: $175.50 from Backcountry