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Shimano XT Front Reviews

Description: (from shimano.com)
* Great shifting performance
* Angled adjustment screws for easy access with a screw driver.
* Lighter cage (chain guide)
* Smooth operation
* Increased tire clearance through modified cage tail shape.
* More clearance behind the seat tube for down swing FD, mud guard, or suspension.

Add a review (form opens in right column) reviewed by bstill30   on June 13, 2009   Pros Great shifting, solid and dependable. Cons None. Verdict The trail workhourse of the Shimano line. You can't go wrong with this one. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by maddslacker   on May 19, 2009   Pros shifts smoothly Fits my particular frame style where a bottom swing won't fit dual pull is convenient Cons body is a little wide, front - back, can potentially hit my frame if I bottom out the supension, which hasn't happened yet Verdict On some full suspension frames this is the only type of derailleur that will fit. On this model, the weight is decent as compared to the MUCH more expensive XTR, shifting is crisp and the dual pull setup is very convenient, as are the included shims that fit multiple seat post diameters. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by RowdyREBEL   on December 4, 2008   Pros Shift quick and acceptible price for the quality. Cons n/a Verdict No problems so far, I love it! Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by element22   on October 3, 2008   Pros shifts crisply, very little noise when set up correctly, shimano has many models to suit every bike out there Cons none Verdict This works great for anyone who rides. Very little play in the unit so once you have it set up this works flawless. Recommended for: Anyone