XT front derailleur with GRX crankset?
07-02-22, 08:37 PM
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XT front derailleur with GRX crankset?
Is it possible to use an XT (or similar) mountain front derailleur with a GRX 46/30T crankset?
I suspect that a 16T difference might be too much, but wonder if it is at all possible?
I suspect that a 16T difference might be too much, but wonder if it is at all possible?
07-02-22, 08:56 PM
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From what I have read, the GRX crankset is set outboard 2.5mm, you may have to use the GRX front derailleur. I haven't worked with the GRX, so I don't know for sure.
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My main motive is cheapness -- I found a $50 Di2 XT front derailleur, so I could save about $200.
