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Old 08-15-2019, 11:47 AM
donalrey donalrey is offline
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Using Shimano GRX Crankset with Ultegra Front Derailleur

This is just an FYI, in case anyone was wondering on the compatibility of the new Shimano GRX crankset with non GRX FD - specifically Ultegra FD in this case. I couldn't find anything online regarding this so maybe this can help someone out.

Background story: I bought my gf the new GRX Crankset 2x11, 46/30t to replace an Ultegra 6800 50/34t for an upcoming trip. I bought it not realizing that Shimano recommends using specifically GRX FD because of the +2.5mm chainline of the new GRX 2x crankset. I decided to give it a go and installed it matching it with an Ultegra 6870 Di2 FD and it works just fine! I had to lower the FD and max out the high limit screw but shifting is pretty perfect. Alternatively, you can probably use one of these SRAM Wide Spacing Braze-on if you're worried about maxing out the high limit screw.
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