Compared to its predecessor, the FD-5800, the Shimano 105 front derailleur FD-5801-B convinces with an improved hinge design that allows easy adjustment without special tools. When shifting the two chainrings on the 11-speed drivetrain, the operating forces are lower because the natural power curve of the hand was taken into account. - The Wide-Link design increases stability and torsional stiffness.
- Wide link design 105 double front derailleur for increased rigidity and improved shifting response
- Wide inner link increased rigidity and takes front shifting performance to a new level, especially under heavy load
- For 11-speed drivetrains
- Toggle link design is light action with short lever movement and less effort at the end of shifting stroke
- Designed to work with the wider gear pitch spacing Shimano chainsets without sacrificing shifting performance on bikes with 135 / 142 mm O.L.D.
- Support bolt provides added stability
- Maximum difference of 16 teeth for outer chainrings
- The aluminium parts are coated to resist corrosion and maintain their great looks
- Claimed weight: 112g
- Supplied with a 31.8mm band clamp and reduction shims to fit 28.6mm seat tubes.