Shimano XTR FD-M9020 / FD-M9025 2-/11-speed Front Derailleur

The Shimano XTR front derailleurs FD-M9020 and FD-M9025 - make your choice

The Shimano XTR front derailleurs FD-M9020 and FD-M9025 are 2x front derailleurs which, in combination with DynaSys11 11-speed components, help you to maintain your optimal pedalling rhythm. The FD-M9025 uses a classic routing system (down-swing, top-swing) with cable pull from below (down-pull) or from both directions (dual-pull), while the FD-M9020 is characterised by its innovative side-swing design. This and the associated cable pull from the front (front pull) are responsible for more shifting efficiency, easier operation and particularly high tyre clearance. Both models are mainly made of weight-saving aluminium. When it comes to mounting options, you can choose between clamp mounting, low direct mounting and direct mounting on the frame.

Specifications:

Series:

XTR M9000

Application:

Cross Country, All Mountain, Enduro

Gearing:

2x (in combination with 11-speed)

Chainstay Angle:

66-69°

Chainline:

48.8 mm

Chainring Size (max.):

34-38 teeth

Capacity:

10-tooth

Cable Routing:

front-pull, down-pull, dual-pull

Movement:

side-swing, down-swing, top-swing

Mount:

high clamp, low 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-X11 chains

* FD-M9020: Frames must be made for E-type mounts, retrofitting an E-type retaining plate is not possible.

Technical Information:

Outer Body Material:

aluminium, steel (only FD-M9025-L, FD-M9025-E)

Inner Body Material:

Aluminium

Cage Material:

aluminium (FD-M9020), steel (FD-M9025)

Compatibility:

Shifter:

SL-M9000, SL-M8000, SL-M7000, SL-M5100

Crank:

FC-M9000-2, FC-M9020-2, FC-M9020-B2*, FC-M8000-2, FC-M8000-B2*, FC-M7000-2, FC-M7000-B2*, FC-M5100-2, FC-M5100-B2*, FC-MT700-2, FC-MT700-B2*, FC-MT600-2, FC-MT600-B2*

Chain:

CN-HG901-11, CN-HG701-11, CN-HG601-11, CN-LG500

* direct Mount and E-Type only

Features:

• more tyre clearance for large wheels
• efficient cable routing for easy gear changes
• powerful shifting (+50 % compared to XTR M980, FD-M9020)
• more traction for bikes with long travel without chafing the chain
• compatible with traditional mounting options
• 2, 6 or 8 joint bushings depending on version
• painted parallelogram, nickel-plated cage plates

Technology:

Dyna-Sys11
Dyna-Sys11 is the name of the 11-speed shifting system for MTBs from Shimano. The focus lies on maintaining the pedalling rhythm both on flat ground and on uphill segments. The gear ratios are selected so that you make efficient progress in the most frequently used gear range and do not have to shift gears as much (" Rhythm Step" ).

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 / down-swing / dual-pull:

I-FDM9025HX6

low clamp / top-swing / down-pull:

I-FDM9025LX6

high clamp / side-swing / front-pull:

I-FDM9020HX6

low clamp / side-swing / front-pull:

I-FDM9020LX6

direct mount / down-swing / dual-pull:

I-FDM9025D6

direct mount / side-swing / front-pull:

I-FDM9020D6

E-type / top-swing / down-pull:

I-FDM9025ED6X

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

I-FDM9020E6X

Contents:

• 1 x Shimano XTR FD-M9020/9025 front derailleur
• 1 x 28.6 mm adapter (only clamp model)
• 1 x 31.8 mm adapter (only clamp model)