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What size front derailleur do I need for a 11/32 cassette and medium rear derailleur?

Upgraded 11/32 cassette. looking for replacement front derailleur
Yvette Moore's user avatar
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Can any front shifter be used for 3 x 9?

I want to buy a new front shifter for my 3x9 speed MTB. The XTR M970 shifter is rare and expensive. Can I just use the front shifter from a 2/3 x 10 system? e.g. Shimano XTR M980 ? Are Shimano front ...
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My ultegra front 3x derailleur adjustment screws are seized and the shift is unreliable into the small cog. Can I replace it with something similar?

I need to replace my 15-year old Ultegra triple front derailleur. I can't find the same model for sale online. What alternative options can I try please?
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Is an Ultegra front derailleur compatible with Sora shifters?

I have a old trek road bike with 2X9 setup. I need to change the front derailleur. Can I use a Ultegra fd-r8000? My shifters is Shimano Sora.
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Compatible front derailleur FD 4403 to FD 4503

Can I replace an FD 4403 3x9 with a FD 4503 3x9?
Martin's user avatar
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Can I use a 3x10 or 2x11 front derailleur on a 3x11 drivetrain?

I recently started changing the drivetrain on my Trail 6 (2020) and I wanted to jump to 3x11 from the 2x9 mixed Altus/Alivio it came as stock. My mistake was not paying attention to the type of pull ...
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