Shimano Deore XT Di2 FD-M8070 Front Derailleur (2 x 11 Speed) (Braze-On) (Down Swing) (Electronic)

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Shimano Deore XT Di2 FD-M8070 Front Derailleur (2 x 11 Speed) (Braze-On)
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Take your rides to the next level with Shimano’s Deore XT Di2 groupset. Our mission is to combine the best of electronic gearing with proven components in a race-proven package. Gear up for even greater adventures with incredible fingertip control. Di2 is a technology you simply won’t need to worry about. Its on-demand gear selection, precision mechanics and programmable shifting means you can set it up once the way you like it and get on with the adventure. This is the way technology should be.

What is Shimano Di2?
Shimano’s Di2 (Digital Integrated Intelligence) is a shifting option to Shimano’s proven mechanical shifting.  Instead of mechanical cables, Di2 is an electronic gear-shifting system that enables riders to execute shifts with electronic switches vs. mechanical shift levers.  Through the use of Di2, shifts are fast and precise and customization options are endless.  The most important thing to remember as you read on, the user is always in control of what your system does or can be pre-programmed to do.

The Advantages of Di2 for MTB
Whether you use 1 x 11, 2 x 11 - or even if you still love your 3 x 11 drivetrain, Di2 technology for mountain bikes gives riders from all disciplines and preferences the same core benefits:

Features:

  • Accurate and stable shifting in any condition
  • Instant response
  • Customized shift speed within Multi-shift
  • Powerful shifting
  • Increased power vs. mechanical
  • Smart and efficient gear selection with SHIMANO Synchro Shift
  • Single lever operation
  • Rider-programmable shift mapping

Specifications:
Speed: 2 x 11 Speed
Shifter Compatibility: Shimano Di2
Shift Mechanism: Electronic (Wired)
Front Derailleur Style: Down Swing (High Clamp/Traditional)
Cable Pull: -
Max Chainring: 38T
Derailleur Capacity: 10T
Chainline: 48.8mm
Chainstay Angle: 66 - 69°
Color: Silver/Black
Weight: 134g

This product was added to our catalog on March 7, 2018

Eric Fleetwood
Verified Owner
Wednesday, Aug 10 2022 (about a year ago)
Shimano Deore XT Di2 FD-M8070 Front Derailleur (2 x 11 Speed) (Braze-On)
Powerful, versatile, and relatively easy to setup. I bought this for an ICE VTX racing trike, which I was converting to Di2 with the help of a friend who is a certified Cannondale bike tech. We were not able to get good shifting with an RD R8050 so we switched to the M8050 rear derailleur. Shimano no longer lets us mix Road and Mountain so we needed a Mountain FD. I purchased the M8070 which arrived in only two days. We set it up with an Ultegra Compact 50/34 crankset and had the FD shifting acceptably within an hour. But, it's a 32 pound trike, I'm 72, and we have some steep climbs. To give myself better climbing power I ordered a GX810 46/30 crankset. I swapped that out myself, and had it shifting excellently in 30-45 minutes. The sticker that you match up with the teeth on the chainring helps to set the height and angle. The shifts are quiet, powerful, and reliable.

One caveat, this FD is direct mount, and uses the Shimano proprietary bracket. It will not mount to a standard derailleur clamp. Not even with duct tape.