XTR Di2 front derailleur with road crank!?

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philipBer
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by 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


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mtbstuff
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by mtbstuff

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

philipBer
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by 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...

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by 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.

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by 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.
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by Gazelleer

Briscoelab wrote: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?

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