Shimano Deore XT FD M8100 front derailleur

The new Shimano XT 12-speed components, designed for use ranging from cross-country to enduro. The XT components designated 8100 are designed for 1x12 and 1x12-speed drivetrains. The legendary durability and performance of XT MTB parts is now also available in 12-speed. The new Deore XT M8100 series boasts a host of technical highlights, including Shimano’s groundbreaking 12-speed Micro Spline cassettes, available with a range of 10-45T or 10-51T, 1x12- or 2x12-speed Hollowtech II cranksets, powerful two- and four-piston brakes, I-Spec EV shifters, high-precision 12-speed rear derailleurs and front derailleurs, Ice Tech Frezza brake discs with their outstanding heat dissipation, as well as the WH-M8100 and WH-M8120 wheelsets for XC and Enduro use.

Shimano XT FD-M8100 Side Swing front derailleur

The XT 12-speed FD-M100 front derailleur utilises Side-Swing technology. This delivers significantly better shifting performance. Designed specifically with modern trail bikes in mind, the Side-Swing derailleur offers 15mm more clearance between the seat tube and tyre, whilst the completely new and optimised cable routing and control drastically reduce the force required for shifting.

Shimano XT FD-M8100 Front Pull derailleur:

These front pull derailleurs are only compatible with frames designed for them. The shift cable is routed from the front and the outer cable housing is routed all the way to the derailleur. A classic shift cable routing from above or below is not possible with these derailleurs.

Shimano XT Front Derailleur Mid Clamp Mount:

The seat tube clamp is mounted approximately 10 cm above the centre of the bottom bracket. The inner diameter of the clamp is 34.9 mm; reducer sleeves for 31.8 and 28.6 mm are included in the scope of delivery.

Shimano XT FD-M8100 Front Derailleur Compatibility:

The new Shimano 12-speed XT front derailleur series is only compatible with the 12-speed MTB rear derailleurs and shift levers from the Shimano MTB series. The CSM8100 chain is recommended.

Shimano XT FD-M8100 front derailleur technology

• 2x12-speed
• Low clamp 34.9 mm, with 31.8/28.6 mm adapter
• Front Pull, cable routing possible from the front only
• Side Swing mechanism
• Compatible with all Shimano 12-speed MTB shifters
• Mounting angle 66–69 degrees
• Chainline 48 to 51.8 mm
• Largest sprocket that can be shifted to: 36 teeth
• Total capacity: 10 teeth
• Weight: 114 grams (manufacturer's specification)

Herstellerinformation: SHIMANO INC., 3-77 Oimatsu-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka 590-8577, Japan, www.shimano.com | EU contact: Shimano Europe BV, High Tech Campus 92, 5656 AG Eindhoven, The Netherlands, www.shimano.com