--- product_id: 37648028 title: "Shimano Front DERAILLEUR, FD-R3000, SORA, for Rear 9-Speed, BRAZED-ON Type for Double CHAINWHEEL" brand: "shimano" price: "€ 79.40" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Shimano" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/37648028-shimano-front-derailleur-fd-r3000-sora-for-rear-9-speed store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Braze-on & clamp mount versatility Precision 9-speed compatibility Optimized for 46-52T chainrings Shimano Front DERAILLEUR, FD-R3000, SORA, for Rear 9-Speed, BRAZED-ON Type for Double CHAINWHEEL **Brand:** shimano **Price:** € 79.40 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Shift Like a Pro, Ride Like You Mean It! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Shimano Front DERAILLEUR, FD-R3000, SORA, for Rear 9-Speed, BRAZED-ON Type for Double CHAINWHEEL by shimano - **How much does it cost?** € 79.40 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/37648028-shimano-front-derailleur-fd-r3000-sora-for-rear-9-speed) ## Best For - shimano enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted shimano brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Optimized Chain Line:** Precisely engineered 43.5mm chain line for flawless front shifting across 46-52 tooth chainrings. - • **Dual Mount Flexibility:** Braze-on or band clamp options with included shims for perfect fit on 28.6mm and 31.8mm seat tubes. - • **Durable Aluminum Build:** Lightweight yet robust aluminum construction ensures long-lasting reliability on every ride. - • **Seamless 9-Speed Shifting:** Experience smooth, low-resistance gear changes designed for modern road cycling performance. - • **Pro-Grade Installation Guides:** Comes with clear, step-by-step manuals and installation stickers to make setup hassle-free. ## Overview The Shimano FD-R3000 SORA front derailleur is a high-performance, aluminum-built component designed for 9-speed drivetrains with 46-52T double chainrings. Featuring versatile braze-on and clamp mounting options with included shims, it ensures precise, low-resistance shifting and a perfect fit for seat tubes between 28.6mm and 31.8mm. Ideal for serious cyclists seeking reliable, smooth gear transitions and professional-grade durability. ## Description The size of your seat-tube dictates the required derailleur clamp size. Review: It's a brand new product in the original packaging - what's there to complain about?! - This is in full retail product packaging, with all manuals and installation guides. Derailleurs are a pain in the butt to install, but they're less of a pain when they have all the proper installation guide stickers still on them. This derailleur works great, has less resistance on shifts than the older 3500 series part, and I'm perfectly happy with it. Just be careful when installing it - the black paint scratches VERY EASILY, and the set screw that spaces it out from the seat tube - I made the mistake of taking that screw out completely during installation, and upon trying to re-thread it, it could never find the threads properly, so I basically had to drive it through until it threaded itself. Not ideal, but the derailleur works properly, and the set screw is still able to do its job, too. Recommended. Review: Got it to work. - Not best fit for 40year old bike but looks sturdy enough. Should last a while. ## Features - Product Code: FD-R3000 - Group Set: SORA - Top Gear Teeth: 46-52T - Chain Stay Angle: 61-66 Degrees - Chain Line: 43.5mm - Derailleur Types: Braze-on and band clamp - Band Clamp Model: Includes shims for 31.8mm and 28.6mm seat tubes ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01JV9A0BE | | Best Sellers Rank | #305,870 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #44 in Front Bike Derailleurs | | Brand | SHIMANO | | Brand Name | SHIMANO | | Case Material Type | Aluminum | | Color | black | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 44 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00689228415072 | | Included Components | Front Derailleur | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 10"L x 8"W x 2"H | | Item Type Name | Front Derailleur | | Item Weight | 0.5 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Shimano | | Material | Aluminum | | Material Type | Aluminum | | Mount Type | Clamp-On Mount | | Mounting Type | Clamp-On Mount | | Number of Teeth | 52 | | Product Dimensions | 10"L x 8"W x 2"H | | UPC | 689228415072 689228417649 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | Limited Warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** SHIMANO - **Color:** Black / Silver - **Material:** Aluminum - **Item Weight:** 0.5 Pounds - **Mounting Type:** Braze-On Mount ## Images ![Shimano Front DERAILLEUR, FD-R3000, SORA, for Rear 9-Speed, BRAZED-ON Type for Double CHAINWHEEL - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZnFDKO7RL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's a brand new product in the original packaging - what's there to complain about?! *by G***Z on February 28, 2020* This is in full retail product packaging, with all manuals and installation guides. Derailleurs are a pain in the butt to install, but they're less of a pain when they have all the proper installation guide stickers still on them. This derailleur works great, has less resistance on shifts than the older 3500 series part, and I'm perfectly happy with it. Just be careful when installing it - the black paint scratches VERY EASILY, and the set screw that spaces it out from the seat tube - I made the mistake of taking that screw out completely during installation, and upon trying to re-thread it, it could never find the threads properly, so I basically had to drive it through until it threaded itself. Not ideal, but the derailleur works properly, and the set screw is still able to do its job, too. Recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Got it to work. *by R***H on December 15, 2021* Not best fit for 40year old bike but looks sturdy enough. Should last a while. ### ⭐⭐ Not impressed. *by S***N on December 17, 2024* I recently purchased new Shimano brifters to replace my old Tiagra set. During my research I had found many accounts stating that my old front derailleur wouldn't perform correctly with the new brifters. It was for this reason I purchased this Sora front derailleur. As it turns out, the old Tiagra derailleur works fine with the new brifters. Since I had purchased the Sora, and had it, I decided I would swap it out. I thought it would be an improvement. It was not an improvement. I ended up putting the old derailleur back on. It was far easier to set up and I got it working in a fraction of the time that to took to set the new one up. It also seems to perform much better. To be fair, a more experienced bike mechanic could probably get the Sora working fine. Actually, I could probably get it to work, but it will take more time than I'm willing to spend right now. I'll keep it as a backup. ## Frequently Bought Together - Shimano Sora FD-R3000 9-Speed Double Braze-On Front Derailleur, only compatible with Sora R3000 2x left shifter - SHIMANO Sora RD-R3000 Sora Rear Derailleur, 9-Speed - SS - Shimano Sora FC-R3000 Crankset - 170mm, 9-Speed, 50/34t, 110 Asymmetric BCD, Hollowtech II Spindle Interface, Gray --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/37648028-shimano-front-derailleur-fd-r3000-sora-for-rear-9-speed](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/37648028-shimano-front-derailleur-fd-r3000-sora-for-rear-9-speed) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-06-24*