Shimano SLX front derailleurs FD-M7020-11 and FD-M7025-11 – for modern MTBs

The Shimano SLX front derailleurs FD-M7020-11 and FD-M7025-11 are 2x front derailleurs for DynaSys11 11-speed drivetrains, designed for modern Mountain bikes with shorter chainstays, larger wheels and wider tyres. The FD-M7020-11 is a side-swing and front-pull cable routing model that provides high shifting efficiency and extremely low operating forces. FD-M7025-11 also offers a model with classic construction (top swing or down swing) and down or dual-pull cable routing. Both types of front derailleurs can be mounted by clamp or directly.

Specifications:

Series:

SLX M7000

Application:

Cross Country, Enduro, All Mountain

Gearing:

2x (in combination with 11-speed)

Chainstay Angle:

66-69°

Chainline:

48.8 mm

Chainring Size (max.):

34-38 teeth

Capacity:

10-tooth

Cable Routing:

front-pull, dual-pull, down-pull

Movement:

side-swing, down-swing, top-swing

Mount:

high clamp, low 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-X11 chains

* FD-M7020: Frames must be made for E-type mounts, retrofitting an E-type retaining plate is not possible.

Technical Information:

Outer Body Material:

composite (GFRP)/steel (FD-M7020), aluminium (FD-M7025)

Inner Body Material:

Aluminium

Cage Material:

steel

Compatibility:

MTB 2×11-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

* direct Mount and E-Type only

Features:

• increased stability, manoeuvrability and shifting efficiency (FD-M7020)
• more tyre clearance for large wheels thanks to side-swing (FD-M7020)
• wide compatibility and increased drivetrain stability (FD-M7025)
• increased traction range for long travel and active rear suspension (FD-M7025)
• 4 or 6 joint bushings depending on version
• painted parallelogram (FD-M7020 inside only)
• plated cage plates

Technology:

Dyna-Sys11
Dyna-Sys11 is the name of the 11-speed shifting system for MTBs from Shimano. The focus lies on maintaining the pedalling rhythm both on flat ground and on uphill segments. The gear ratios are selected so that you make efficient progress in the most frequently used gear range and do not have to shift gears as much (” Rhythm Step” ).

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:

direct mount / side-swing / front-pull:

I-FDM702011D6

Contents:

• 1 x Shimano SLX FD-M7020-11/FD-M7025-11 front derailleur
• 1 x 28.6 mm adapter (only clamp model)
• 1 x 31.8 mm adapter (only clamp model)