The Alivio M4000 series features a full complement of advanced Shimano functions. Features like 9-speed, powerful rim and disc brake systems, and Rapidfire Plus shifting make the Alivio the trend-setting group for quality recreational mountainbikes. It convinces not only with its clean, compact and integrated look which makes to one of the 9-speed shifting systems with the lowest profile, but impresses also with more rigidity and an aggressive design fitting MTBs of all wheel size.
Designed for 2x9-speed shifting systems the Shimano Alivio FD-M4020 front derailleur enables efficient pedaling. Available in different versions.
Technical details of the Shimano Alivio FD-M4020 front derailleur:
Construction:
- Side Swing: aside the mount
Side Swing:
Thanks to the Side Swing technology the shift performance of the front derailleur can be increased by 100 %. Designed specifically with modern trail bikes in mind it provides 15 mm of increased tire clearance whilst new cable routing dramatically reduces the shifting effort.
Note: Because of the front position of the coiling cable bushing at the front derailleur, the shifting cable must be installed inside or above the down tube.
Installation types:
- Direct Mount high / low
- Mid Clamp: 34.9 mm clamp diameter (28.6 / 31.8 mm with adapter)
Note: The versions for 51.8 mm chainline are compatible to Boost cranksets like the Alivio FC-M4050-B2.Construction type/Clamp diameter: Clamp 28,6mm ||| Clamp 31,8mm ||| Clamp 34,9mm ||| High Clamp ||| Low Clamp ||| Mid Clamp ||| Direct Mount
Material: aluminum
chain guide: steel
