Shimano Dura-Ace 9000

The Dura-Ace 9000 front mech has an extended lever arm to offer a shorter stroke at the lever with better shifting feel and reduced effort.

Dura-Ace 9000 front mech’s neatest new feature is that, unlike previous versions, on down changes from the big ring it shifts to its ‘upper’ position over the small chainring, making dropped chains less likely. Clever.

Dura-Ace 9000 front mech employs a support bolt which butts against the frame to stabilise the mech.

This front mech support bolt sat against band on test bike, negating the need to use the small, adhesive frame plates provided by Shimano.

Dura-Ace 9000 front mech has two cable approach positions