This is a new standard introduced in shimano 11 speed mountain bike currently on m9000 xtr and m8000 xt.
Shimano deore xt front derailleur cable routing.
Designed specifically with modern trail bikes in mind shimano s xt side swing front derailleur provides 15mm of increased tire clearance while new cable routing dramatically reduces shifting effort.
Because the moving pivot section is set at a higher position and combined with a shorter link the rigidity is higher.
So quick and light shifting.
Shimano deore front derailleur side swing middle clamp band mount 3x10 speed the shimano deore m6000 series front derailleurs feature a side swing design that improves cable routing while also providing a light action and smooth operation on 3x10 speed drivetrains.
Shimano deore xt front derailleur down swing high clamp band mount 2x11 speed offered in down swing and top swing configurations the shimano deore xt m8025 front derailleurs offer secure precise 2x11 front shifting for bikes that use conventional mounting and cable routing.
Shimano s new fd m8020 master front shifting for a 2x11 crankset with a bold new design and approach.
Top swing front derailleur.
Components details top swing front derailleur.