Wolf Tooth Components Lindarets GoatLink Shimano Direct Mount Rear Derailleur
Does not work with direct mount native frames or SRAM rear derailleurs
Product Features
- Compatible with 2013 or later Shimano 10-speed Shadow Plus rear derailleurs that use the 8mm Direct Mount intermediate link whose link is 7.9 – 8.1mm thick
- Does not work with direct mount native frames or SRAM rear derailleurs
- Improves chain wrap and reduces premature shifting degradation by replacing the Direct Mount link from compatible Shimano ten-speed rear derailleurs
- The fastest route to improved wear and long-term shifting performance on wide-range 1×10 drivetrains that utilize Shimano Shadow Plus derailleurs
- Goatlinks are designed to optimize the derailleur’s position relative to your cassette. Offered in two versions – a 10-speed and 11-speed, each is intended to improve the shifting of your 1


Exactly the right tool for the job of running a 11-42 cassette on a new shimano 10 speed deraileur. I wanted to upgrade my 9 speed shimano to a 10 speed with a 11-42 cassette. This device is exactly the perfect tool for it. You can’t fit larger than a 34 cog on a stock shimano. Well, technically you might be able to get a 40 on there if you extend the b-screw a bit but then you have an overtensioned deraileur running at a funny angle and wearing your cogs. This is the right solution. No need to crank the b-screw it. This item works with modern Shimano derailures that have a removable…
Works Great! I converted my bike to a 1x and a 10 spd 11-42 cassette and while I could of adjusted the b-screw slightly I opted (at time of purchase) to also get the Goatlink just in-case, which is only slightly longer then the stock Shimano Direct Mount that was on my derailleur (Shimano XT Shadow, Long Cage) but the good news is I didn’t even need to touch the B-Screw or anything else, basically just plug n play, first try all gears shifted fine and no adjustments needed, plus I assume chain wrap is…