Front derailleur Shimano Alivio

Shimano Alivio FD-MC18 front derailleur – triple chainring – 28.6 mm clamp – bottom pull

The Shimano Alivio FD-MC18 front derailleur is an excellent choice for optimizing your bike drivetrain and ensuring smooth, precise, and reliable gear shifting. Designed for triple chainring setups, this bottom-pull front derailleur is perfectly suited for touring, MTB, and recreational bikes, delivering consistent performance on both road and trail.

Built with Shimano’s proven drivetrain expertise, this front derailleur improves pedaling efficiency, minimizes chain friction, and ensures accurate chain movement across the chainrings. Its 28.6 mm clamp diameter allows easy installation on most compatible bicycle frames.

Technical specifications

• Model: Shimano Alivio FD-MC18

• Type: Front derailleur for triple chainrings

• Cable pull: Bottom pull

• Clamp diameter: 28.6 mm

• Speed compatibility: 3 chainrings (Triple)

• Technology: Optimized cage design for smooth and quiet shifting

• Material: Lightweight and durable alloy construction

• Weight: Reduced weight for better drivetrain responsiveness

• Color: Black / Silver – matches most drivetrain components

Key features & benefits

Smooth and precise shifting

The drivetrain performance is enhanced thanks to a well-shaped cage that allows the chain to move easily between chainrings, even under load.

Easy installation

The 28.6 mm clamp fits many standard frames and allows precise adjustment for optimal chain alignment.

Optimized cable routing

With bottom cable pull, this Shimano Alivio front derailleur is ideal for frames where the cable is routed beneath the down tube, ensuring responsive and reliable shifting.

Shimano durability

Designed to withstand demanding riding conditions, this front derailleur is perfect for mountain bikers, touring cyclists, and riders who value reliability and long-term drivetrain performance.

Why choose this front derailleur ?

The Shimano Alivio FD-MC18 front derailleur is a smart upgrade or replacement for worn drivetrain components. It offers excellent value for money, broad compatibility with triple chainring setups, and the trusted quality Shimano is known for.