- Designed for Compact Cranks
- 16T Difference Capacity
- Max Chainring Size: 52t
- Ships as 2lbs
IRD CD Front Derailleur
currently $45
Derailleurs > IRD CD Front Derailleur
The first Shimano compatible "Compact Road" front derailleur. The Compact road crank platform is gaining steam, but Shimano's current double front derailleurs are not designed to take the 16t change. Their capacity is 15t. Using triple front derailleurs requires two shifts. Not cool. IRD is optimized for Compact Road. We broadened our range and also sculpted the chain guides to closely match the smaller chain rings. Braze-on only. Bottom-pull. Will work for 50-34t, 48-36t and other combos. (Max chainring: 52t)
