{"product_id":"shimano-cues-rear-derailleur-9sp-rd-u4000-gs","title":"SHIMANO CUES - REAR DERAILLEUR 9SP RD-U4000-GS","description":"\u003cp\u003eShimano's CUES 9-speed rear derailleur, a tough, low-maintenance choice for trail, commuter and e-bikes. It uses Shimano's LINKGLIDE technology, built for durability and smooth, reliable shifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLasts much longer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shimano claims the LINKGLIDE drivetrain lasts up to 3x longer than standard Hyperglide parts, so you spend less on replacements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTucked out of harm's way:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Shadow low-profile design sits close to the frame, so it's less likely to catch on rocks and trail-side scrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight, easy shifting:\u003c\/strong\u003e An optimised slant angle and big 13-tooth pulleys give smooth, quiet changes under load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eE-bike ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e It's rated for e-bikes, so it handles extra torque.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide gear range:\u003c\/strong\u003e It runs cassettes with up to a 46T low sprocket, giving you easy gears for steep climbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeeds: 9 (1x)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCage: GS (medium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLargest sprocket: 36–46T\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal capacity: 35T\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount: direct attachment (Shadow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat else you'll need\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCUES is its own system, so the parts need to match:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shimano-chain\"\u003eShimano CN-LG500 LINKGLIDE chain\u003c\/a\u003e. One chain covers all CUES 9, 10 and 11-speed setups. A standard 9-speed chain (like the HG93) \u003cstrong\u003ewon't\u003c\/strong\u003e work properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShifter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Shimano CUES 9-speed shifter. Older Shimano 9-speed shifters aren't compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCassette:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Shimano CUES \/ LINKGLIDE 9-speed cassette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot sure what's on your bike? Bring it in and we'll check it and fit it for you.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41449677291584,"sku":"ERDU4000GS","price":84.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0255\/0523\/5018\/files\/erdu4000gs.jpg?v=1792616718","url":"https:\/\/www.bigals.co.nz\/products\/shimano-cues-rear-derailleur-9sp-rd-u4000-gs","provider":"Big Al's Methven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}