Shimano Deore XT M785 Front Derailleur
The 10 speed revolution has arrived and 2-ring cranksets are taking the market by storm. If you're keen to get on the 2x10 bandwagon, this is the derailleur you will need. The 2012 Shimano Deore XT range is proving to be a success all around the globe, with XC, Trail and All Mountain riders flocking to the groupsets functionality and reliability. While the latest XT brakes are garnering a lot of attention, the DynaSys 10 speed drivetrain has been refined to provide smoother shifting and further reduced weight. Designed to work with 2x10 drivetrains, the XT front derailleur provides solid shifting that comes in a variety of options to suit any frame on the market; High Mount, Low Mount, Direct Mount and E-Type.

The new Deore XT front derailleur is stronger and lighter than the old model it replaces. It features a reshaped cage for better tire clearance and faster shifting. And, for the weight weenies, it has dropped 28g of mass, meaning not only will the shift be a bit easier, but the bike should go uphill a bit better too. Like the new SLX, the XT front derailleur uses angled adjustment screws for easy-access tuning and a shorter derailleur cage to improve tyre and swingarm clearance. And should you change your groupset over to a new frame, the XT front derailleurs are also dual pull, meaning they will work with frames that route the front derailleur cable under the bottom bracket or down the seat tube. The M785 XT derailleur is designed to work specifically with double chainring cranksets, such as the XT 2x10 crankset. The shorter cage allows for even more clearance and crisper shifting, and will work with both 2x10 chainring ratios; 38/26t and 40/28t.
 

The Shimano XT Front Derailleur Features:

• Designed for 10 Speed double cranksets
• Down-swing
• Top and bottom pull compatible
• Minimum capacity: 26t
• Maximum capacity: 40t 
• Compatible with Shimano and SRAM shifters
• High mount, Low mount, Direct Mount and E-Type versions
• Seat tube mount: 28.6, 31.8, 34.9mm (includes Shims)
• Weight: 145 grams

Shimano Deore XT gets you XTR performance without the exotic pricetag!