Shimano ACERA FRONT DERAILLEUR TOP SWING (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 3X9s Compatibility Guide
Quick Verdict
Shimano ACERA FRONT DERAILLEUR TOP SWING (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 3X9s is a Shimano front derailleur. It is a 9-speed component. It uses cable shifting. Everything listed below was matched on a specification we hold for both parts: the interface each pairing actually depends on, such as freehub body, speed count, actuation or mounting standard. Where we could not verify that interface, the part is left out rather than assumed to fit.
How this list is built: a part is listed only when we hold the specification that decides the pairing for bothparts and those specifications match: the freehub body for a cassette and a wheel, the mounting interface for a chainring and a crankset, and so on. Each card shows exactly what was compared. Where we do not hold that specification the part is left out rather than assumed to fit, so this list is deliberately incomplete rather than speculative. Always confirm against the manufacturer’s own compatibility documentation before buying.
Shifters that drive this derailleur
20 total resultsRecommended
20Every interface this pairing depends on was checked and matched, and the two parts are sold as part of the same system.
MTB / City

Shimano
ALIVIO SHIFT LEVER LEFT 3X9s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 3x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
ALIVIO SHIFT LEVER LEFT 9s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 3x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
CLARIS LEFT SHIFT LEVER FLAT BAR ROAD 3X8s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 3x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
CLARIS LEFT SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER FLAT BAR ROAD 3X8s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 3x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
DEORE LEFT SHIFT LEVER FOR TREKKING 2/3X10s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 3x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
DEORE SHIFT LEVER CLAMP BAND 11s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 3x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
DEORE SHIFT LEVER I-SPEC EV 11s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 3x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
DEORE SHIFT LEVER LEFT CLAMP BAND 2/3X10s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 3x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
DEORE SHIFT LEVER LEFT I-SPEC II 2/3X10s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 3x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
DEORE SHIFT LEVER RIGHT CLAMP BAND 10s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 3x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
DEORE SHIFT LEVER RIGHT CLAMP BAND 12s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 3x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
DEORE SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC EV 10s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 3x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
DEORE SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC EV 12s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 3x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
DEORE XT LEFT SHIFT LEVER FOR TREKKING 3X10s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 3x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
DEORE XT SHIFT LEVER LEFT I-SPEC B 2/3X11s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 3x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
EZ FIRE PLUS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER 3x8/7s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 3x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE EZ FIRE PLUS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER 3X FRONT SPEEDS
What we checked
- Both are set up for 3x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE EZ FIRE PLUS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER 9s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 3x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
NEXUS REVOSHIFT SHIFT LEVER 3s (SL-3S35E)
What we checked
- Both are set up for 3x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Road / Gravel

Shimano
CLARIS DUAL CONTROL LEVER 3X8s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 3x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Cranksets for this front derailleur
4 total resultsRecommended
2Every interface this pairing depends on was checked and matched, and the two parts are sold as part of the same system.

Shimano
HYPERDRIVE TRAIL MTB CRANKSET 3X9s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 3x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 50 mm chainline

Shimano
MTB CRANKSET 3X10s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 3x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 50 mm chainline
Shares a standard
2One shared specification was confirmed, but we do not hold every spec this pairing depends on. Treat it as a starting point, not a verdict, and check the remaining interfaces before buying.

Shimano
CRANKSET OCTALINK 3X10s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 3x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 50 mm chainline

Shimano
TOURNEY TY MTB CRANKSET 3X8s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 3x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 50 mm chainline
Frequently Asked Questions
What fits Shimano ACERA FRONT DERAILLEUR TOP SWING (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 3X9s?
On this page we list shifters that drive this derailleur, cranksets for this front derailleur. Each listing was matched on a specification we hold for both parts; anything we could not verify is omitted rather than assumed to fit.
Can I use a higher or lower speed chain with Shimano ACERA FRONT DERAILLEUR TOP SWING (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 3X9s?
No. Shimano ACERA FRONT DERAILLEUR TOP SWING (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 3X9s is a 9-speed component and needs a 9-speed chain. Chains for different speed counts have different external widths and inner-plate profiles, which causes poor shifting or interference with the neighbouring sprockets.
Does Shimano ACERA FRONT DERAILLEUR TOP SWING (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 3X9s work with electronic shifting like Di2 or AXS?
No. Shimano ACERA FRONT DERAILLEUR TOP SWING (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 3X9s is mechanical, cable-actuated. Electronic groups use internal motors and proprietary signalling, so there is no mechanical or electrical path between the two.
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