The Microshift Acolyte RD-M5185S short-cage rear derailleur with clutch keeps your chain where it belongs on rougher terrain. The clutch mechanism adds resistance to the derailleur arm, reducing chain slap and drop on chunky trails — without the weight penalty of a longer cage. It's purpose-built for the Acolyte 1x8 system, using Microshift's own cable-pull standard for precise shifting.

  • 1x8 speed short-cage rear derailleur with clutch
  • Clutch mechanism reduces chain slap and drop on rough trails
  • Suits Microshift Acolyte drivetrain (not Shimano compatible)
  • 11-38T capacity
  • Designed for trail and XC mountain bikes
SKU KWT-MSH-RD-M5185S
Barcode # 4710495436579
Brand Microshift