{"product_id":"shimano-essa-rd-u2000-gs-rear-derailleur-8-speed-shadow-design-direct-attach-medium-cage-blk","title":"Shimano ESSA RD-U2000-GS 8-Speed Medium Cage Black Rear Derailleur","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shimano ESSA RD-U2000 is a \u003cstrong\u003e1x 8-speed rear derailleur for trails, gravel and city riding\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its geometry and spring tension are tuned to reduce chain drop, and the Shadow RD low profile keeps it away from the chainstay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt covers cogs from \u003cstrong\u003e11t to 45t\u003c\/strong\u003e with 34t of capacity and works with HG 6\/7\/8-speed chains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders on Shimano ESSA 1x8 drivetrains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget builds and replacements for 8-speed 1x bikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for 9-speed or higher drivetrains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCassette:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11t top cog, 45t low cog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e HG 6\/7\/8-speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1x 8-speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShadow RD design.\u003c\/strong\u003e Super low profile intended for aggressive riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle tension construction.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prevents the derailleur from hitting the chainstay on rough ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuned geometry and spring tension.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduce chain drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiggest strengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1x simplicity with a 45t cog at an entry tier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTradeoffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-speed only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shimano's ESSA 1x8 derailleur for everyday bikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use ESSA for simple, affordable 1x bikes. Victory Bicycle Studio can confirm shifter compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shimano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e ESSA RD-U2000-GS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain speeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCog range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11t top, 45t low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain wrap capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCage length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e HG 6\/7\/8-speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart number:\u003c\/strong\u003e ERDU2000GS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shimano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53537833550131,"sku":"ERDU2000GS","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3685\/0739\/files\/6656a7af73fc393bb5cc4e923bf0ec6157990657.jpg?v=1782254189","url":"https:\/\/victorybicyclestudio.com\/products\/shimano-essa-rd-u2000-gs-rear-derailleur-8-speed-shadow-design-direct-attach-medium-cage-blk","provider":"Victory Bicycle Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}