The LINKGLIDE drivetrain for e-bikes that eat chains

Deore M5130 is Shimano's LINKGLIDE 10-speed drivetrain, built for the torque of a mid-drive e-bike motor: thicker, taller sprocket teeth and a chain to match give up to three times the wear life of a conventional cassette and shift cleanly under full power. There is no crank in this kit because your motor already has one; add the shifter, derailleur, cassette and chain and the bike shifts like new for far longer.

Kit includes

  • SL-M5130-R RAPIDFIRE PLUS right shifter, 10-speed, LINKGLIDE
  • RD-M5130-GS SHADOW RD+ rear derailleur, 43T max, LINKGLIDE
  • CS-LG400-10 LINKGLIDE cassette, 11-43T (HG spline freehub)
  • CN-LG500 LINKGLIDE chain, 138 links, with QUICK-LINK (long enough for e-bike chainstays)

Options

  • BR-M6120 four-piston Deore brakes, front and rear J-kits
  • BR-MT520 four-piston e-bike brakes, front and rear J-kits
  • RT-CL700 Center Lock rotors (choose size, up to two)

Every part can be deselected if you already have it. LINKGLIDE parts only work with each other: the shifter, derailleur, cassette and chain must all be LINKGLIDE, and the RD-M5130-GS takes the 11-43T cassette (not the 11-48). The cassette fits a standard Shimano HG freehub body.

Tune Cycles supplies and fits Shimano LINKGLIDE across Sydney, including Shimano STEPS, Bosch and Bafang e-bikes. Choose your options above; if you are unsure what your bike takes, ask us before you order.

Shimano offers a limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship on every component in this kit. For warranty support, return the item to Tune Cycles.

  • Shimano LINKGLIDE 10-speed drivetrain designed for high-torque e-bike motors — up to three times the cassette life of HYPERGLIDE
  • SL-M5130-R RAPIDFIRE PLUS right shifter
  • RD-M5130-GS SHADOW RD+ clutch rear derailleur, 43T max
  • CS-LG400-10 LINKGLIDE cassette 11-43T on a standard HG freehub
  • CN-LG500 LINKGLIDE chain, 138 links, with QUICK-LINK
  • No crank — uses the e-bike motor's own crank
  • Editable kit: brakes and rotors are optional, and any part can be deselected
Brand Shimano
Series Deore M5130 LINKGLIDE
Drivetrain 1x10-speed, mechanical, LINKGLIDE
Intended Use E-bike (mid-drive motor); also trekking and touring
Shifter SL-M5130-R RAPIDFIRE PLUS, right
Rear Derailleur RD-M5130-GS, SHADOW RD+, 43T max low sprocket
Cassette CS-LG400-10 LINKGLIDE, 11-43T, HG spline
Chain CN-LG500 LINKGLIDE, 138 links, QUICK-LINK
Crankset Not included — uses the motor crank
Brakes (optional) BR-M6120 or BR-MT520 four-piston J-kits, front and rear
Rotors (optional) RT-CL700 Center Lock, up to two
Kit Type Editable kit — every part can be deselected
SKU SHM-M5130e-GROUP
Barcode # 2000000001463
Brand Shimano