Shimano TL-FD68 Front Derailleur Cable Setting Tool for FD-9000 and FD-6800

By that headline I don't mean that this a disposable tool but rather you will need it only once when you first set up your derailleur. Ideally this should be set up properly when you buy the bike. In my case I was trouble-shooting poor front shifting so I wanted this tool to rule out that my cable routing might have been set up incorrectly. (It wasn't. ) So for me it was just peace of mind. If you've got a good bike shop nearby presumably where you bought your bike they've probably got this tool so you could ask them to check your derailleur's correct cable routing. It takes less than five minutes.;

Essential device for setting correct cable routing of the front mech on road bikes. They are provided with the mech if purchased separately but don’t come with bikes that have the mech fitted already. Instructions for use are not included but there is a diagram on the device as a rough guide. Full instructions can be found on Shimano’s website.;

Just get one - it readily solves all your font dérailleur setup problems in respect of cable alignment and the optimal actuation point.;

Great product makes setting up delraileur easy;

Great product makes setting up delraileur easy;