Components - Shimano Front Derailleurs
Front derailleurs: Dura-Ace clamp-on | Ultegra/600 braze-on | 600 clamp-on | Santé FD-5000 28.6mm clamp-on | Deore 31.8mm front triple for half-step + granny crankset | Exage 500EX 28.6 clamp-on | FD-Z206 clamp-on | 105 5800 11-speed compact-drive braze-on | 105 FD-5504S triple 28.6mm clamp-on | 105 clamp-on | Golden Arrow clamp-on | Altus A10 31.8mm triple clamp-on | Tiagra 31.8mm triple clamp-on | Sora braze-on triple | 200 GS | Alivio MC12 28.6mm clamp-on | Alivio E-Type
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Shimano Dura-Ace front derailleur clamp-on, 28.5 mm. Used
Part# FD-60
We believe these are rare, first-generation Shimano Dura-Ace front derailleurs. They were probably made 1973 - 1974. The introduction of Shimano Dura-Ace coincided with Campagnolo's release of its Super-Record group. The high-end bike business suddenly got much tougher.
We have two: Dura-Ace front clamp-ons: #1 | #2
Shimano Dura-Ace front derailleur clamp-on, 28.5 mm #1. Used, $35.00
First generation Dura-Ace parts were the first truly professional components to come from Asia. They would not be the last.
These derailleurs were designed for five and six-speed systems.
Shimano Dura-Ace front derailleur clamp-on, 28.5 mm #2. Used, $35.00
In great condition after all these years.
And from the back
Shimano Ultrega/600 6401 Braze-on front derailleur. Lighty used, $35.00/each
Side view
The back of the derailleur
From underneath
And from behind.
Shimano 600EX Arabesque front clamp-on derailleur, 28.6. Used, $30.00/each
Part# FD-61
Technically, this is a Shimano FD-6200, but it is better known as a Shimano 600EX Arabesque (for its decorative engraving) front derailleur. They were produced fromt 1978 to 1984.
These super-shifting front changers weigh in at about 110 grams
Top view. There is a little rust, but very little wear.
Shimano Santé FD-5000 28.6mm clamp-on front derailleur. Used, $45.00/each
From above.
The back of the derailleur
From behind
From underneath
Shimano Deore 31.8mm clamp-on front triple derailleur for half-step + granny crankset. Used
This derailleur is made for "half-step plus granny" triple cranksets.
Here's an explanation of half-step + granny gearing from Sheldon Brown:
"In the days of 4- and 5-speed freewheels , 8- and 10-speed bikes were commonly set up with chainwheels that were very close in size, for instance, 46/49, or 47/50. When used with typical freewheels of the era, the difference between the two front gears was about half as large as the difference between adjacent gears on the freewheel. (One reason for this was that early front derailleurs couldn't handle much more than a 3-tooth difference reliably!)
"With half-step gearing, the larger shifts were made with the rear derailleur, and the front was for fine tuning. This allowed an 8- or 10-speed set up to have a reasonable range with fairly close spacing of the gears.
"A variant on the half-step system is "half-step plus granny." This refers to a setup with a triple crank, where the larger two chainrings are close in size, for half-stepping, and with a much smaller "granny" chainring, typically in the 24-28 tooth range. The idea is to use the half-step gears for general cruising, and to have the granny chainring as a "bail-out" gear for the serious hills."
Shimano Deore 31.8mm clamp-on front triple derailleur for half-step + granny crankset #2. Used, $50.00
Note: this derailleur is for "Half-Step" gearing.
A derailleur made for a specific job.
Back of the derailleur with "Half Step" stamped into the cage.
Shimano Deore 31.8mm clamp-on front triple derailleur for half-step + granny crankset #3. Used, $35.00
You can see the chrome on the inside of the cage has suffered a bit.
The back of the derailleur
Shimano Exage 500EX A500 front 28.6mm clamp-on derailleur for double chainring set. New, $40.00/each
Part# 75313
- We have six in stock.
- Produced 1990 - 1994
Side view
The back of the derailleur.
From behind.
Here is is flipped over to show some of it moving parts.
Shimano FD-Z206 front clamp-on derailleur. Used, $25.00
- Produced 1984 - 1986
- 28.6mm clamp
- Will handle an 18-tooth front chainring difference
A well-designed and made front derailleur.
And from the back
Shimano 105 5800 11-speed compact-drive braze-on front derailleur. New, $40.00
This is for 11-speed, compact-drive set-ups.
And here's the back
Shimano 105 FD-5504S triple 28.6mm clamp-on front derailleur. New $110.00/each
Part# 75331
New and shiny and ready to go to work.
The back of the derailleur
From behind
Front view
Shimano 105 clamp-on front derailleur. Used, $25.00
We have two: Front 105 #1 | Front 105 #2
- Shimano part# FD-1050
- Produced 1987 - 1989
- 28.6mm clamp-on
- Will handle 14-tooth chainring difference
- We believe this is the first derailleur to carry the 105 group designation
Shimano 105 clamp-on front derailleur #1. Used, $25.00
Just lightly used
From the back
Shimano 105 clamp-on front derailleur #2. Used, $25.00
Side view
The derailleur turned around.
From behind.
Front view
Shimano Golden Arrow clamp-on front derailleur. Used, $40.00
- Shimano part# FD-A105
- The Golden Arrow components carried a 105 part number, but they were marketed as Golden Arrow parts.
- These derailleurs were produced 1983 - 1986. 105-branded parts succeeded them in 1987
- 28.6mm clamp-on
A simple, well-made front derailleur
From the front
Shimano Altus A10 triple 31.8mm clamp-on front derailleur. New, $40.00/each
Part# 75107
- Shimano model # FD-AT11
- This derailleur is top-pull, bottom swing.
- Produced 1979 - early 1980s
Still new after all these years.
Front view close-up
The back of the derailleur
And from behind.
Shimano Tiagra 9-speed triple 31.8mm clamp-on front derailleur. Used, $30.00/each
Shimano part# FD-4403
Side view
From the front
It's nice that Shimano stamps the clamp diameter in the clamp.
From behind.
Shimano Sora braze-on triple, 9-speed front derailleur. New, $40.00/each
Part# 75338
Shimano part# FD-R3030
A capable triple front derailleur.
Here's the back of the derailleur.
From the front
Shimano 200GS 28.6mm clamp-on front derailleur. Used, $25.00/each
- Shimano part# FD-M201
Shimano 200GS 28.6mm clamp-on front derailleur #1. Used, $25.00/each
An excellent, workmanlike derailleur for a modest price.
The back of the derailleur
From behind
And from the front
Shimano 200GS 28.6mm clamp-on front derailleur #2. Used, $25.00/each
Side view
The back of the derailleur
From behind
Here's a good close-up of the front of the derailleur
Shimano Alivio MC12 28.6mm clamp-on front derailleur. Used, $25.00/each
- This derailleur is bottom-pull, top-swing.
Side view
Rotated towards the front
Close-up front view
And from behind.
Shimano Alivio E-Type bottom-pull front derailleur. New, $30.00/each
Part# 75149
- We have eight in stock.
- This derailleur is mounted by tightening the bottom bracket fixed cup against the plate with the hole. Care must be taken to make sure the derailleur is secured at the correct angle.
The fixed cup goes into the large circular hole. The derailleur is held in place when the cup is tightened.
Here's the derailleur turned around. You can see the derailleur has a brace that rests against the seat tube.
From behind
The top of the derailleur