Shimano XTR SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT ) 2X12s Compatibility Chart
The rest of the Shimano XTR groupset
Other Shimano XTR parts with a compatibility chart of their own. They are listed because they share the groupset, not because they have been checked against this part. The verified matches are further down the page.
Rear derailleurs
Cranksets
- Shimano XTR CRANKSET 168 MM Q-FACTOR 52 MM CHAIN LINE 1X12s
- Shimano XTR CRANKSET 171 MM Q-FACTOR 56.5 MM CHAIN LINE 1X12s
- Shimano XTR CRANKSET 162 MM Q-FACTOR 48.8 MM CHAIN LINE 2X12s
- Shimano XTR CRANKSET 174 MM Q-FACTOR 55 MM CHAIN LINE 1X12s
- Shimano XTR ENDURO CRANKSET 176 MM Q-FACTOR 55 MM CHAIN LINE 12s
- Shimano XTR XC CRANKSET 170 MM Q-FACTOR 55 MM CHAIN LINE 12s
Shifters
- Shimano XTR BRAKE LEVER LEFT XC
- Shimano XTR BRAKE LEVER XC I-SPEC EV CLAMP BAND
- Shimano XTR BRAKE LEVER LEFT ENDURO
- Shimano XTR BRAKE LEVER TRAIL I-SPEC EV CLAMP BAND
- Shimano XTR BRAKE LEVER RIGHT XC
- Shimano XTR BRAKE LEVER RIGHT ENDURO
- Shimano XTR SHIFT LEVER LEFT 2X12s
- Shimano XTR SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC EV 12s
Bottom brackets
Only pairings verified on both parts’ specifications are listed. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying.
Cranksets for this front derailleur
20 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
XTR CRANKSET 162 MM Q-FACTOR 48.8 MM CHAIN LINE 2X12s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 48.8 mm chainline

Shimano
XTR CRANKSET 168 MM Q-FACTOR 51.8 MM CHAIN LINE 2X12s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 51.8 mm chainline
Mechanically compatible
14Every interface this pairing depends on was checked and matched, but the parts come from different ranges, so expect to confirm shift feel and finish yourself.
General

Shimano
CRANKSET CHAIN LINE 3 MM OUTBOARD 2X11s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 51.8 mm chainline

Shimano
CRANKSET FOR 135/142 MM O.L.D. FRAMES 2X12s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 48.8 mm chainline

Shimano
CRANKSET FOR 148 MM O.L.D. FRAMES 2X12s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 51.8 mm chainline

Shimano
MTB CRANKSET 2X10s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 51.8 mm chainline

Shimano
MTB CRANKSET 2X11s (FC-MT600-B2)
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 51.8 mm chainline

Shimano
MTB CRANKSET 2X11s (FC-MT700-2)
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 48.8 mm chainline
MTB

Shimano
DEORE CRANKSET FOR 135/142 MM O.L.D. FRAMES 2X10s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 48.8 mm chainline

Shimano
DEORE CRANKSET FOR 135/142 MM O.L.D. FRAMES 2X11s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 48.8 mm chainline

Shimano
DEORE CRANKSET FOR 148 MM O.L.D. FRAMES 2X10s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 51.8 mm chainline

Shimano
DEORE CRANKSET FOR 148 MM O.L.D. FRAMES 2X11s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 51.8 mm chainline

Shimano
DEORE XT CRANKSET 48.8 MM CHAIN LINE 2X12s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 48.8 mm chainline

Shimano
DEORE XT CRANKSET 51.8 MM CHAIN LINE 2X12s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 51.8 mm chainline

Shimano
SLX MTB CRANKSET 172 MM Q-FACTOR 48.8 MM CHAIN LINE 2X12s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 48.8 mm chainline

Shimano
SLX MTB CRANKSET 178 MM Q-FACTOR 51.8 MM CHAIN LINE 2X12s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 51.8 mm chainline
Shares a standard
4One 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.
General

Shimano
CUES 2-PIECE CRANKSET 2X11/10/9s U4000
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 48.8 mm chainline

Shimano
CUES 2-PIECE CRANKSET 2X11/10/9s U6000
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 48.8 mm chainline

Shimano
CUES CRANKSET 2X11/10/9s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 48.8 mm chainline
MTB

Shimano
DEORE XT CRANKSET 2X11s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 51.8 mm chainline
Shifters that drive this derailleur
20 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
XTR SHIFT LEVER LEFT 2X12s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
XTR SHIFT LEVER LEFT I-SPEC EV 2X12s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Mechanically compatible
18Every interface this pairing depends on was checked and matched, but the parts come from different ranges, so expect to confirm shift feel and finish yourself.
MTB / City

Shimano
ACERA SHIFT LEVER LEFT 2X9s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
ALIVIO SHIFT LEVER LEFT 2X9s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
CLARIS LEFT SHIFT LEVER FLAT BAR ROAD 2X8s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
CUES MONO LEFT SHIFTER CLAMP BAND 2X11/10s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
CUES MONO LEFT SHIFTER CLAMP BAND 2X11s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
CUES MONO LEFT SHIFTER CLAMP BAND 2X9s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
CUES MONO LEFT SHIFTER I-SPEC II 2X11s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- 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 2x
- 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 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
DEORE SHIFT LEVER LEFT CLAMP BAND 2X10/11s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
DEORE SHIFT LEVER LEFT I-SPEC EV 2X10/11s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- 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 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
DEORE XT SHIFT LEVER LEFT 2X12s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- 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 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
DEORE XT SHIFT LEVER LEFT I-SPEC EV 2X12s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
EZ FIRE PLUS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER 2X FRONT SPEEDS
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Road / Gravel

Shimano
CUES MECHANICAL DUAL CONTROL LEVER FOR DOUBLE
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
General

Shimano
DOWN TUBE SHIFT LEVER 2X6s (FRICTION)
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Frequently Asked Questions
What fits Shimano XTR SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT ) 2X12s?
On this page we list cranksets for this front derailleur, shifters that drive this 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 XTR SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT ) 2X12s?
No. Shimano XTR SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT ) 2X12s is a 12-speed component and needs a 12-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 XTR SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT ) 2X12s work with electronic shifting like Di2 or AXS?
No. Shimano XTR SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT ) 2X12s 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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