Shimano SLX MTB CRANKSET 178 MM Q-FACTOR 51.8 MM CHAIN LINE 2X12s Compatibility Guide
Quick Verdict
Shimano SLX MTB CRANKSET 178 MM Q-FACTOR 51.8 MM CHAIN LINE 2X12s is a Shimano crankset. It is a 12-speed component. 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.
Front derailleurs for this crankset
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

Shimano
SLX FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (CLAMP BAND MOUNT ) 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 FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (DIRECT MOUNT ) 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 FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (E-TYPE MOUNT ) 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
ALIVIO FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (CLAMP BAND) 2X9s (FD-M3120-M-B)
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 51.8 mm chainline

Shimano
ALIVIO FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (DIRECT MOUNT) 2X9s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 51.8 mm chainline

Shimano
ALIVIO FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (E-TYPE MOUNT) 2X9s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 51.8 mm chainline

Shimano
ALTUS FRONT DERAILLEUR TOP SWING (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X9s
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 FRONT DERAILLEUR DOWN SWING (DIRECT MOUNT) 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 FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING CLAMP BAND MOUNT 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 FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING DIRECT MOUNT 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 FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING E-TYPE MOUNT 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 SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR CLAMP BAND MOUNT 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 SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR DIRECT MOUNT 2X10s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 51.8 mm chainline
General

Shimano
CUES SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X10/9s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 51.8 mm chainline

Shimano
CUES SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X11/10s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 51.8 mm chainline

Shimano
CUES SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (DIRECT MOUNT) 2X10/9s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 51.8 mm chainline

Shimano
CUES SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (DIRECT MOUNT) 2X11/10s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 51.8 mm chainline

Shimano
CUES SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (E-TYPE WITHOUT BOTTOM BRACKET PLATE MOUNT) 2X10/9s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 51.8 mm chainline

Shimano
CUES SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (E-TYPE WITHOUT BOTTOM BRACKET PLATE MOUNT) 2X11/10s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 51.8 mm chainline

Shimano
CUES TOP SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X10/9s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
- Both are built around a 51.8 mm chainline
Bottom brackets for this crankset
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.

Wheels Manufacturing
386EVO ABEC-3 BB for 24mm (Shimano) Cranks
What we checked
- Both use a 24mm spindle

Wheels Manufacturing
386EVO Angular Contact BB for 24mm (Shimano) Cranks
What we checked
- Both use a 24mm spindle

Token
878
What we checked
- Both use a 24mm spindle

Wheels Manufacturing
BB30 Outboard ABEC-3 BB for 24mm Cranks (Shimano)
What we checked
- Both use a 24mm spindle

Wheels Manufacturing
BB30 Outboard Angular Contact BB for 24mm Cranks (Shimano)
What we checked
- Both use a 24mm spindle

Wheels Manufacturing
BB30 Outboard Ceramic Hybrid BB for 24mm Cranks (Shimano)
What we checked
- Both use a 24mm spindle

Wheels Manufacturing
BB30 Outboard ZERØ Ceramic BB for 24mm Cranks (Shimano)
What we checked
- Both use a 24mm spindle

Token
BB30AR
What we checked
- Both use a 24mm spindle

Token
BB3724
What we checked
- Both use a 24mm spindle

Token
BB38624PS
What we checked
- Both use a 24mm spindle

Token
BB386PS
What we checked
- Both use a 24mm spindle

Token
BB4124PS
What we checked
- Both use a 24mm spindle

Token
BB46BR24
What we checked
- Both use a 24mm spindle

Token
BB47R24
What we checked
- Both use a 24mm spindle

Token
BB47V24
What we checked
- Both use a 24mm spindle

Token
BB841PS
What we checked
- Both use a 24mm spindle

Token
BB841T-41
What we checked
- Both use a 24mm spindle

Token
BB841T-42
What we checked
- Both use a 24mm spindle

Token
BB841T-46
What we checked
- Both use a 24mm spindle

Cybrei
BB86 Bottom Bracket (Shimano 24mm)
What we checked
- Both use a 24mm spindle
Chainrings that fit this crankset
7 total resultsRecommended
7Every interface this pairing depends on was checked and matched, and the two parts are sold as part of the same system.

Shimano
Chainring 36T for FC-M7100-2/FC-M7120-B2
What we checked
- Both use the shimano direct mount 2x interface

Shimano
Chainring 26T for FC-MT610-2/FC-MT610-B2
What we checked
- Both use the shimano direct mount 2x interface

Shimano
Chainring 28T for FC-M9100-2/FC-M9120-B2
What we checked
- Both use the shimano direct mount 2x interface

Shimano
Chainring 36T for FC-M8100-2/FC-M8120-B2
What we checked
- Both use the shimano direct mount 2x interface

Shimano
Chainring 36T for FC-MT610-2/FC-MT610-B2
What we checked
- Both use the shimano direct mount 2x interface

Shimano
Chainring 38T for FC-M9100-2
What we checked
- Both use the shimano direct mount 2x interface

Shimano
Chainring 38T for FC-M9120-B2
What we checked
- Both use the shimano direct mount 2x interface
Chains for this crankset
5 total resultsRecommended
5Every interface this pairing depends on was checked and matched, and the two parts are sold as part of the same system.

Shimano
CN-M6100 HYPERGLIDE+ CHAIN 12s
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed

Shimano
CN-M7100 HYPERGLIDE+ CHAIN 12s
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed

Shimano
CN-M8100 HYPERGLIDE+ CHAIN 12s
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed

Shimano
CN-M9100 HYPERGLIDE+ CHAIN 12s
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed

FSA
K-FORCE LIGHT MTB 12 SPEED CHAIN
What we checked
- Both are 12-speed
Frequently Asked Questions
What fits Shimano SLX MTB CRANKSET 178 MM Q-FACTOR 51.8 MM CHAIN LINE 2X12s?
On this page we list front derailleurs for this crankset, bottom brackets for this crankset, chainrings that fit this crankset, chains for this crankset. 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 SLX MTB CRANKSET 178 MM Q-FACTOR 51.8 MM CHAIN LINE 2X12s?
No. Shimano SLX MTB CRANKSET 178 MM Q-FACTOR 51.8 MM CHAIN LINE 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.
Related compatibility guides
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