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Shimano XTR M971 Front Derailleur

Cycling > Front Derailleurs

HuckNRoll.com

Thanks to the Shimano XTR Front Derailleur's precision shifting, you'll never again cuss your bike after it fails to make the granny ring before a long hill climb. No more will you have to listen to your chain rubbing itself raw now that Shimano uses a wide-link cage design. The XTR Front Derailleur has become the standard among cross country racers and serious mountain bikers. Upgrade your own bike and see the difference.

Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear

The extra wide pivots of the M971 create a rigid structure that ensures assertive shifting as well as longer pivot life. Using a multi-clamp design as well as an adaptable top or bottom cable pull mount create a once size fits all front derailleur

Features:

  • Multi-clamp/Multi-pull design
  • New adjust screws position for easier reach for different frame designs
  • Wide Link design for best shifting performance

Jenson USA

XTR offers the the ultimate, uncompromised performance for your mountain bike.  Bottom-swing style (traditional high clamp) version of the XTR front deraileur from the new M970 group.

Features:

  • Handles both top and bottom cable pull orientationQ25 grams
  • New Uniband design shaves grams and accomodates 34.9, 31.8, and 28.6mm seat tubes

REI

Extremely lightweight and incredibly responsive, the XTR M971 front derailleur delivers versatile performance to demanding all-mountain riders.

  • Wide link design promotes a rigid structure, increasing shifting response
  • Adjustable screw position creates a specific, efficient fit to varied frame types
  • Multiclamp and adaptable top or bottom cable pull increases versatility

Manufacturer Warranty:3 Years
Material:Aluminum
Mount:BB & 34.9mm
Recommended Use:Mountain biking
Speeds:3
Suggested use:Mountain
Weight:[Top swing] 125g; [Top swing BB mount] 142g; [Down swing] 148g

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Sometimes, we can't be sure that the product is the same across the stores that offer its, so you may find the same product listed more then once on GearBuyer.com, we these list highly similar products below.

Shimano XTR M971 Rear DerailleurShimano XTR M971 Rear Derailleur$189.95 - $200.00
Shimano XTR M970 Front DerailleurShimano XTR M970 Front Derailleur$158.99 - $160.00

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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

ColorSize
34.9mmDualN/A
Top Swing / BB Mount
Top Swing / BB Mount
  149.95
Down Swing / 34.9mm  139.95
Top Swing / 34.9mm  149.95
N/A130.00129.00 

Legend

  •     - HuckNRoll.com
  •     - REI
  •     - Jenson USA

Notes:

Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear offers this product at $128.99, but does not provide any color/size information.

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