Originally Posted by
Darth Lefty
Even back when Pitch 10 was available, Shimano never even hinted at the possibility of introducing a derailleur version, maybe because they hadn't yet come up with the idea of designing a cassette system that would enable the use of sprockets smaller than 13 teeth. Though I might be getting the timeline wrong; can't remember, e.g., when the short-lived Direction 6 hubs were in Shimano's component lineup.