Shimano Deore FD-M6000 3-/10-speed Front Derailleur

The Deore FD-M6000 front derailleur by Shimano - side swing with mid-clamp option

The Shimano Deore FD-M6000 3x front derailleur for 10-speed MTB drivetrains features smooth chainring changes and an innovative side-swing construction for more tyre clearance. The associated front-pull cable routing provides more shifting efficiency, higher performance and lower operating forces. The mounting options are not only high clamp, low clamp, E-type and direct mount, for the first time also the mid-clamp option is used. This optimises the weight-function ratio and improves the optics.

Specifications:

Series:

Deore M6000

Application:

All Mountain, Cross Country

Gearing:

3x (combined w/ 10-speed)

Chainstay Angle:

66-69°

Chainline:

50 mm

Chainring Size (max.):

40-42 teeth

Capacity:

18-tooth

Difference Between Large & Middle Chainring:

10-tooth

Cable Routing:

front pull

Movement:

Side-Swing

Mount:

high clamp, low clamp, mid clamp, E-type* (bottom bracket mount, low-direct), direct mount (high-direct)

Clamp Diameter:

34.9 mm w/ adapter 31.8 mm / 28.6 mm

Compatibility:

HG-X 10-speed chains

Frames must be made for E-type mounts, retrofitting an E-type retaining plate is not possible.

Technical Information:

Outer Body Material:

composite material (GFRP), steel

Inner Body Material:

Aluminium

Cage Material:

steel

Compatibility:

MTB 3x10-speed:

Shifter:

SL-M7000, SL-M6000, SL-M610

Crank:

• 24-32-42 t: FC-M552
• 22-30-40 t: FC-M7000-10, FC-M622, FC-M523, FC-MT500-3, FC-M6000-3

Chain:

CN-HG95, CN-HG54

Features:

• smooth shifting
• efficient cable routing
• stable function on full suspension bikes
• painted parallelogram, plated cage plates
• 4 joint bushings

Technology:

Side-Swing
The Shimano Side-Swing front derailleurs are controlled from the front (Front-Pull), which allows for much more efficient cable routing. This significantly improves shifting performance, especially when shifting to the large chainring - with lower operating forces. Other advantages include increased tyre clearance thanks to the slimmed-down design and noise reduction thanks to the optimised chainstay angle. In addition, Side-Swing technology favours the construction of frames with shorter chainstays, which simplify the control of the bike.

Manufacturer Numbers:

high clamp / side-swing / front-pull:

I-FDM6000HX6

low clamp / side-swing / front-pull:

I-FDM6000LX6

mid clamp / side-swing / front-pull:

I-FDM6000MX6

direct mount / side-swing / front-pull:

I-FDM6000D6

E-type / side-swing / front-pull:

I-FDM6000E6

Contents:

• 1 x Shimano Deore FD-M6000 front derailleur
• 1 x 28.6 mm adapter (only clamp model)
• 1 x 31.8 mm adapter (only clamp model)