Di2 Compatibility - mix Ultegra, DURA-ACE, XTR, XT and GRX components
Did you know that you can mix Di2 components from different series and categories? Mixing derailleurs is not recommended, but anything else is fair game!
Front Derailleur
Ultegra FD-R8050-F
The Ultegra FD-R8050 Front Derailleur supports programmed chainguide control, synchronized shift, coordinates shifting with the rear derailleur through the Di2 control unit and features quick and smooth front shifting, even under high pedaling torque.
The top gear teeth capacity is 46-53T, with a total capacity of 16T.
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Installation by Free To Cycle
Youtube mechanic Free To Cycle has a pretty good FD-R8050 Installation video on his channel. Alternatively, head over to the installation guides section of the site for all of my installation guides.
Specifications
- Model code: FD-R8050-F
- Series: Ultegra (R8050)
- Weight: 132g
- Speeds: 11
- SD50 ports: 1
- Total capacity: 16T
- Chain line: 43.5mm
- Top gear teeth: 46T - 53T
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Installation Guide: GRX FD-RX815 / Ultegra FD-R8050 / DURA-ACE FD-R9150 Di2 Front Derailleur
Bought a new Di2 derailleur or have to replace your old one? Read FD-rx815 / FD-R8150 / FD-R9150 Di2 Front Derailleur installation instructions here.
Set up Front Derailleur limits (FD-RX815, FD-R9150, FD-R8050)
Read how to set up your two-adjustment-bolt Di2 Front Derailleur (Ultegra FD-R8050, DURA-ACE FD-R9150, GRX FD-RX815)
Manuals & other documents
Firmware updates
Below is an overview of all known firmware updates for this component. The changelog texts are Shimano's, and quite often they're a bit cryptic - sorry!
3.2.1
Adopted for FD-RX815 (No change for the use of FD-R8050)
3.1.0
Adapted for ULTEGRA Di2 (R8050 series)