XTR Di2 front derailleur with road crank!?

[philipBer]

Hi,

has somebody of you experience with setting up a XTR Di2 Derailleur on a road crank? Does it work?

I can not and do not want to install a MTB crank on my bike...

Cheers,
Phil

[FIJIGabe]

From what I've seen, the max is a 40t.

http://www.bikebling.com/Shimano-XTR-FD ... 000e6x.htm
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/shima ... derailleur

[mtbstuff]

It depends on what size rings you are running.
It also can depend on where the frame places the derailleur

[philipBer]

According to these guys it should work depending on the way you mount the derailleur.

http://www.gravelcyclist.com/bicycle-te ... mment-1363

Was Planning to run either 44/34 or 44/36...

[Briscoelab]

I think you will be able to get it to work. It's really a shame that Shimano hasn't come out with a good Di2 system with a clutch RD for CX.

But, if the spy shots are accurate, it will be out in the next release.

You can always run a single ring with an XTR RD, but I understand if that range won't work for you.

[743power]

Xtr fd is designed for 10 tooth spacing on crank. You may run into rubbing issues if you go with a normal road crank. Remember that xtr wont work on a braze on road mount either.

[Gazelleer]

It's really a shame that Shimano hasn't come out with a good Di2 system with a clutch RD for CX. But, if the spy shots are accurate, it will be out in the next release.

Interesting, which spy shots are those?