Shimano FD-M8000-E front derailleur

SHIMANO DEORE XT FD-M8000-E Front Derailleur - Precision and Power for MTB Cycling

Elevate your mountain biking experience with the SHIMANO DEORE XT FD-M8000-E Front Derailleur. Engineered for the demands of modern MTB cycling, this component delivers the legendary reliability and high-performance shifting that DEORE XT is renowned for. Whether you´re tackling technical climbs or powering through fast-flowing singletrack, the FD-M8000-E ensures crisp, accurate, and effortless gear changes, allowing you to maintain your momentum and focus on the trail ahead. It is the benchmark for affordable, high-performance trail components, offering consistent and predictable control for any riding style.

Key Benefits:

* Revolutionary Side Swing Performance: Experience a new standard in front shifting. The innovative Side Swing technology utilizes a horizontal movement that follows the chain´s natural path, resulting in a dramatic reduction in shift effort. This design provides 15mm of increased tire clearance, making it ideal for bikes with larger wheels and shorter chainstays.
* Powerful and Stable Shifting: The DEORE XT M8000 provides a significant increase in outward shifting power compared to previous generations. This ensures fast, decisive, and smooth gear changes even under heavy pedaling load, giving you the confidence to shift whenever you need to without hesitation.
* Optimized for Modern Trail Bikes: Specifically designed for the geometry of contemporary long-travel trail bikes, the FD-M8000-E offers efficient cable routing that drastically reduces friction. The Front-Pull routing results in a lighter, more responsive lever feel and a cleaner overall setup.
* Seamless Drivetrain Integration: As part of the DYNA-SYS11 system, this derailleur is perfectly matched for 2x11-speed drivetrains. It works in harmony with SHIMANO chains and cranksets to provide a stable, efficient, and reliable system that keeps you in the right gear on any terrain.

Main Features:

* SIDE SWING design for light-action, efficient shifting and enhanced tire clearance.
* E-type mount for direct and secure frame integration (without a bottom bracket plate).
* Designed exclusively for 2x11-speed drivetrain systems.
* Increased shifting power for reliable performance under load.
* Efficient Front-Pull cable routing for reduced friction and clean installation.

Technical Specifications:

* Model: FD-M8000-E
* Series: SHIMANO DEORE XT M8000
* Action: SIDE SWING
* Cable Routing: Front-Pull
* Chain Line: 48.8 mm
* Chainstay Angle: 66-69 degrees
* Compatible Chain: HG-X11
* Mount Type: E-type (without BB plate)
* Front Speeds: 2
* Rear Speeds: 11
* Top Gear Teeth: 34-38T
* Total Capacity: 10T
* Link Bushings: 8