STI Ultegra shifters & XT front derailleur?

[cmj]

Hi there, I'm switching from a road double to an XT triple crankset (44-32-22) on
my cyclocross bike.
I know my Ultegra STI shifters don't need to be changed, but I've heard they don't
work well with mtb front derailleurs. Is that right? Should I use a road triple front
derailleur instead?

Thanks

cmj

 

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cmj-<< I'm switching from a road double to an XT triple crankset (44-32-22) on my cyclocross bike. I
know my Ultegra STI shifters don't need to be changed, but I've heard they don't work well with mtb
front derailleurs. Is that right? Should I use a road triple front derailleur instead? >><BR><BR>

Correct and yes,use a road triple front der, it will work fine with that crank.

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