Shimano XTR SHIFT LEVER LEFT 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
Bottom brackets
Only pairings verified on both parts’ specifications are listed. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying.
Front derailleurs this shifter drives
20 total resultsRecommended
3Every interface this pairing depends on was checked and matched, and the two parts are sold as part of the same system.

Shimano
XTR SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT ) 2X12s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
XTR SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (DIRECT MOUNT ) 2X12s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
XTR SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (E-TYPE MOUNT ) 2X12s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Mechanically compatible
17Every 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

Shimano
ALIVIO FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (CLAMP BAND) 2X9s (FD-M3120-M-B)
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
ALIVIO FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (CLAMP BAND) 2X9s (FD-M3120-M)
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
ALIVIO FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (DIRECT MOUNT) 2X9s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
ALIVIO FRONT DERAILLEUR SIDE SWING (E-TYPE MOUNT) 2X9s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
ALTUS FRONT DERAILLEUR TOP SWING (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X9s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
General

Shimano
CUES FRONT DERAILLEUR 2x10/9s (BRAZED-ON MOUNT)
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
CUES FRONT DERAILLEUR 2x10/9s (CLAMP BAND MOUNT)
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
CUES SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X10/9s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
CUES SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X11/10s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
CUES SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (DIRECT MOUNT) 2X10/9s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
CUES SIDE SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (DIRECT MOUNT) 2X11/10s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

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 use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

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 use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
CUES TOP SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X10/9s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
CUES TOP SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X11/10s U6000
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
CUES TOP SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X11/10s U8000
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts

Shimano
CUES TOP SWING FRONT DERAILLEUR (CLAMP BAND MOUNT) 2X9s
What we checked
- Both are set up for 2x
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Handlebars with a matching shifter mount type (not clamp fit)
20 total resultsMechanically compatible
20Every 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.

FSA
AFTERBURNER alloy flat
What we checked
- A flat-bar shifter mounts to this kind of bar

FSA
AFTERBURNER alloy riser
What we checked
- A flat-bar shifter mounts to this kind of bar

FSA
AFTERBURNER alloy riser
What we checked
- A flat-bar shifter mounts to this kind of bar

FSA
AFTERBURNER Flat
What we checked
- A flat-bar shifter mounts to this kind of bar

FSA
AFTERBURNER Riser
What we checked
- A flat-bar shifter mounts to this kind of bar

FSA
AFTERBURNER RISER 18
What we checked
- A flat-bar shifter mounts to this kind of bar

FSA
Afterburner riser 30
What we checked
- A flat-bar shifter mounts to this kind of bar

Crust Bikes
Blitz Bar
What we checked
- A flat-bar shifter mounts to this kind of bar

LightCarbon
Carbon MTB AM Enduro Riser Handlebar
What we checked
- A flat-bar shifter mounts to this kind of bar

LightCarbon
Carbon MTB Enduro All Mountain Handlebar
What we checked
- A flat-bar shifter mounts to this kind of bar

LightCarbon
Carbon MTB Lightest Flat Handlebar
What we checked
- A flat-bar shifter mounts to this kind of bar

LightCarbon
Carbon MTB Rise Handlebar
What we checked
- A flat-bar shifter mounts to this kind of bar

LightCarbon
Carbon MTB Rise Handlebar XC03
What we checked
- A flat-bar shifter mounts to this kind of bar

Race Face
Chester Handlebar - 31.8
What we checked
- A flat-bar shifter mounts to this kind of bar

Ritchey
Classic 10D Flat Handlebar
What we checked
- A flat-bar shifter mounts to this kind of bar

Ritchey
Classic El Camino Handlebar
What we checked
- A flat-bar shifter mounts to this kind of bar

Ritchey
Classic Flat Handlebar
What we checked
- A flat-bar shifter mounts to this kind of bar

Ritchey
Classic Kyote Handlebar
What we checked
- A flat-bar shifter mounts to this kind of bar

Ritchey
Classic Rizer Handlebar
What we checked
- A flat-bar shifter mounts to this kind of bar

FSA
COMET ALLOY 35 RISER 15
What we checked
- A flat-bar shifter mounts to this kind of bar
Frequently Asked Questions
What fits Shimano XTR SHIFT LEVER LEFT 2X12s?
On this page we list front derailleurs this shifter drives, handlebars with a matching shifter mount type (not clamp fit). Each listing was matched on a specification we hold for both parts; anything we could not verify is omitted rather than assumed to fit.
Does Shimano XTR SHIFT LEVER LEFT 2X12s work with electronic shifting like Di2 or AXS?
No. Shimano XTR SHIFT LEVER LEFT 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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