Shimano SLX MTB CRANKSET 178 MM Q-FACTOR 51.8 MM CHAIN LINE 2X12s Compatibility Chart

Speeds12
Weight684g

The rest of the Shimano SLX groupset

Other Shimano SLX 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.

Only pairings verified on both parts’ specifications are listed. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying.

Front derailleurs for this crankset

20 total results

Recommended

3

Every interface this pairing depends on was checked and matched, and the two parts are sold as part of the same system.

SLX FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (CLAMP BAND MOUNT ) 2X12s

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
SLX FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (DIRECT MOUNT ) 2X12s

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
SLX FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (E-TYPE MOUNT ) 2X12s

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

Mechanically compatible

17

Every 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

ALIVIO FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (CLAMP BAND) 2X9s (FD-M3120-M-B)

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
ALIVIO FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (DIRECT MOUNT) 2X9s

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
ALIVIO FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (E-TYPE MOUNT) 2X9s

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
ALTUS FRONT DERAILLEUR TOP SWING (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X9s

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
DEORE FRONT DERAILLEUR DOWN SWING (DIRECT MOUNT) 2X10s

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
DEORE FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING CLAMP BAND MOUNT 2X11s

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
DEORE FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING DIRECT MOUNT 2X11s

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
DEORE FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING E-TYPE MOUNT 2X11s

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
DEORE SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR CLAMP BAND MOUNT 2X10s

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
DEORE SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR DIRECT MOUNT 2X10s

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

CUES SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X10/9s

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
CUES SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X11/10s

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
CUES SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (DIRECT MOUNT) 2X10/9s

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
CUES SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (DIRECT MOUNT) 2X11/10s

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
CUES SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (E-TYPE WITHOUT BOTTOM BRACKET PLATE MOUNT) 2X10/9s

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
CUES SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (E-TYPE WITHOUT BOTTOM BRACKET PLATE MOUNT) 2X11/10s

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
CUES TOP SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X10/9s

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 results

Mechanically compatible

20

Every 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.

386EVO ABEC-3 BB for 24mm (Shimano) Cranks

Wheels Manufacturing

386EVO ABEC-3 BB for 24mm (Shimano) Cranks

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

Wheels Manufacturing

386EVO Angular Contact BB for 24mm (Shimano) Cranks

What we checked
  • Both use a 24mm spindle
878

Token

878

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

Wheels Manufacturing

BB30 Outboard ABEC-3 BB for 24mm Cranks (Shimano)

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

Wheels Manufacturing

BB30 Outboard Angular Contact BB for 24mm Cranks (Shimano)

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

Wheels Manufacturing

BB30 Outboard Ceramic Hybrid BB for 24mm Cranks (Shimano)

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

Wheels Manufacturing

BB30 Outboard ZERØ Ceramic BB for 24mm Cranks (Shimano)

What we checked
  • Both use a 24mm spindle
BB30AR

Token

BB30AR

What we checked
  • Both use a 24mm spindle
BB3724

Token

BB3724

What we checked
  • Both use a 24mm spindle
BB38624PS

Token

BB38624PS

What we checked
  • Both use a 24mm spindle
BB386PS

Token

BB386PS

What we checked
  • Both use a 24mm spindle
BB4124PS

Token

BB4124PS

What we checked
  • Both use a 24mm spindle
BB46BR24

Token

BB46BR24

What we checked
  • Both use a 24mm spindle
BB47R24

Token

BB47R24

What we checked
  • Both use a 24mm spindle
BB47V24

Token

BB47V24

What we checked
  • Both use a 24mm spindle
BB841PS

Token

BB841PS

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

Token

BB841T-41

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

Token

BB841T-42

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

Token

BB841T-46

What we checked
  • Both use a 24mm spindle
BB86 Bottom Bracket (Shimano 24mm)

Cybrei

BB86 Bottom Bracket (Shimano 24mm)

What we checked
  • Both use a 24mm spindle

Chainrings that fit this crankset

7 total results

Recommended

1

Every interface this pairing depends on was checked and matched, and the two parts are sold as part of the same system.

Chainring 36T for FC-M7100-2/FC-M7120-B2

Shimano

Chainring 36T for FC-M7100-2/FC-M7120-B2

What we checked
  • Both use the shimano direct mount 2x interface

Mechanically compatible

6

Every 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.

Chainring 26T for FC-MT610-2/FC-MT610-B2

Shimano

Chainring 26T for FC-MT610-2/FC-MT610-B2

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

Shimano

Chainring 28T for FC-M9100-2/FC-M9120-B2

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

Shimano

Chainring 36T for FC-M8100-2/FC-M8120-B2

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

Shimano

Chainring 36T for FC-MT610-2/FC-MT610-B2

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

Shimano

Chainring 38T for FC-M9100-2

What we checked
  • Both use the shimano direct mount 2x interface
Chainring 38T for FC-M9120-B2

Shimano

Chainring 38T for FC-M9120-B2

What we checked
  • Both use the shimano direct mount 2x interface

Chains for this crankset

11 total results

Mechanically compatible

11

Every 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.

CN-M6100 HYPERGLIDE+ CHAIN 12s

Shimano

CN-M6100 HYPERGLIDE+ CHAIN 12s

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

Shimano

CN-M7100 HYPERGLIDE+ CHAIN 12s

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

Shimano

CN-M8100 HYPERGLIDE+ CHAIN 12s

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

Shimano

CN-M9100 HYPERGLIDE+ CHAIN 12s

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
DLC 12

KMC

DLC 12

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
e12

KMC

e12

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
K-FORCE LIGHT MTB 12 SPEED CHAIN

FSA

K-FORCE LIGHT MTB 12 SPEED CHAIN

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
WAX DLC 12

KMC

WAX DLC 12

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
WAX TT 12

KMC

WAX TT 12

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
WAX X12

KMC

WAX X12

What we checked
  • Both are 12-speed
X12

KMC

X12

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.

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