Shimano RD-M700, Deore XT M700 (Version 2)
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Category:  Rear Derailleurs
Name:  Shimano RD-M700, Deore XT M700 (Version 2)
Brand:  Shimano
Primary Group:  Deore XT M700
Model:  RD-M700
Years:  1985 - 1986
Country:  Japan
Weight:  238.5 grams (avg)
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Added By: Tommy on 12/28/11
Updated By: MGTS on 01/24/17
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Shimano RD-M700, Deore XT M700 (Version 2)
Outer Plate MarkingsShimano [Deer head logo]Inner Plate MarkingsRD-M700 SHIMANO VIA Japan [date code]
MaterialAluminum Alloy; SteelDesign CategoryInline parallelogram
Attachment Bolt Size6mm Allen KeyCable Attachment Bolt Size
Shifting SystemsFrictionCable AdjusterYes
Cage LengthLongMax Cog Size34
Max Chain Wrap  
General Information
Updated version of the original XT rear derailleur. Differences are mostly cosmetic. It came out in 1985 (I have a 1st style stamped 84 and a 2nd version stamped 85)
Most noticeable difference is the Centeron mechanism delete (used in the 1st gen XT and 1st gen Deore for overshift management).
Different pulley cage plate design (built in mud guard for the lower pulley instead of the plastic guard that mounts with the pulley, area protruding above the upper pulley is shorter)
Different inner parallelogram plate (slightly con-caved)
2 parallelogram springs instead of 1
Wider spacing on the limit screws
Removal of stamped lettering on the pivot bolts and SHIMANO on the upper knuckle
Pulley cage pivot bolt is now recessed into the lower knuckle
Pulley cage pivot pin is longer and thus tends to bend
Barrel adjuster is now fixed and does not pivot
1 ring around the lower knuckle instead of 2
Main body greatly resembles the 600 RD-6207
No notable weight difference
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Variations of Component exist (Component is 1 of 3)BrandGroup
Shimano RD-M700, Deore XTShimanoDeore XT M700
Shimano RD-M700, Deore XT (with "Super Plate System")ShimanoDeore XT M700
Component Groups
Primary Group NameBrandQuick InfoBrowse Group Components
Deore XT M700 SeriesShimano1983 - 1986, Touring & MTBView 11 Components
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Shimano Model Number Prefix List:

BB Bottom Bracket BL Brake Lever BR BRake
CB Coaster Brake CJ Cassette Joint CN ChaiN
CP Chain Protecto CR Chain Ring CS Cassette Sprockets
DF chain DeFlector DH Dynamo Hub FC Front Crank
FD Front Derailleur FE Fork Ends FH FreeHub
FS Front Suspension HB HuB HD HanDle bar
HP Head Parts (Head Set) HS Handle Stem IF Inter-3 Freehub
LP LamP MF Multi Freewheel PD PeDal
RD Rear Derailleur RH Rollerbrake Hub RM RiM
RR ReflectoRs RS Rear Suspension SB Shift Brake lever (Nexus, ?)
SC Speed Calculator (cycle computer) SF Single Freewheel Freilaufritzel SG Speed chanGe hub
SH SHoes SL Shift Lever Schalthebel SM SMall parts
SP Seat Post SQ Seat Quick release SS Single Sprocket
TL TooL WH WHeel ST Shift Brake Lever (STI, Rapid Fire, etc)
 
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WeightSourceNotesAdded By
240 GramsActual Tommy
237 GramsActual MGTS
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