Shimano Deore FD-M5100 2-/11-speed Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore front derailleur FD-M5100 - perfect 2x11 function thanks to side-swing

The Shimano Deore front derailleur FD-M5100 is designed for 2x11-speed drivetrains and impresses with its impeccable function. It has been equipped with side-swing construction, which provides greater clearance and more shifting performance with less operating force. FD-M5100 is designed for a large chainring with a maximum of 36 teeth, and the difference between the chainrings can be up to 10 teeth. A conventional chainline of 48.8 mm as well as a chainline 3 mm further out are possible. The front derailleur can be attached to the bottom bracket (E-Type), directly to the frame (direct mount) or also with a medium height clamp (mid clamp).

Specifications:

Series:

Deore M5100

Application:

All Mountain, Cross Country

Gearing:

2x (in combination with 11-speed)

Chainstay Angle:

66-69°

Chainline:

48.8 mm / 51.8 mm

Chainring Size (max.):

36-tooth

Capacity:

10-tooth

Cable Routing:

front pull

Movement:

Side-Swing

Mount:

mid clamp, E-Type* (bottom bracket mount, low-direct), direct mount (high-direct)

Clamp Diameter:

34.9 mm w/ adapter 31.8 mm / 28.6 mm

Compatibility:

HG-X 11-speed chains

Frames must be made for E-type mounts, retrofitting an E-type retaining plate is not possible.

Technical Information:

Outer Body Material:

composite material (GFRP), steel

Inner Body Material:

Aluminium

Cage Material:

steel

Compatibility:

MTB 2x11-speed:

Shifter:

SL-M9000, SL-M8000, SL-M7000, SL-M5100

Crank:

FC-M9000-2, FC-M9020-2, FC-M9020-B2, FC-M8000-2, FC-M8000-B2, FC-M7000-2, FC-M7000-B2, FC-M5100-2, FC-M5100-B2, FC-MT700-2, FC-MT700-B2, FC-MT600-2, FC-MT600-B2

Chain:

CN-HG901-11, CN-HG701-11, CN-HG601-11, CN-LG500

Tyre Width:

up to 2.3"

Features:

• smooth shifting due to the side-swing mechanism
• reduced chain grinding on full suspension bikes
• compatible with B-cranks with 3 mm outer chainline
• more tyre clearance
• 4 joint bushings
• painted inner parallelogram, plated cage plates

Technology:

Side-Swing
The Shimano Side-Swing front derailleurs are controlled from the front (Front-Pull), which allows for much more efficient cable routing. This significantly improves shifting performance, especially when shifting to the large chainring - with lower operating forces. Other advantages include increased tyre clearance thanks to the slimmed-down design and noise reduction thanks to the optimised chainstay angle. In addition, Side-Swing technology favours the construction of frames with shorter chainstays, which simplify the control of the bike.

Manufacturer Numbers:

mid clamp / side-swing / front-pull:

I-FDM5100MX4

direct mount / side-swing / front-pull:

I-FDM5100D4

E-type / side-swing / front-pull:

I-FDM5100E4

Contents:

• 1 x Shimano Deore FD-M5100 front derailleur
• 1 x 28.6 mm adapter (only clamp model)
• 1 x 31.8 mm adapter (only clamp model)