The derailleur hanger is a sacrificial part that connects the rear derailleur to the dropout. In the event of an impact, the derailleur hanger is designed to bend or break, protecting your rear ...

If your gears aren’t shifting properly and you can’t get them to index, a bent derailleur hanger can often be the culprit. The derailleur hanger keeps the rear derailleur aligned perfectly with the ...

One of the reasons bicycle maintenance can be so rewarding is that usually if you stare at a component long enough you can work out how it works. The rear derailleur is no different in this regard, ...

Many riders seek lower gearing on their road bikes. Some need it to reduce pain in their back or knees, and a good number of cyclists want easier gears for climbing. Other riders require a low gear ...

SRAM took all of the technologies that have made the XX1 rear derailleur successful with single ring setups and applied them to a Force-level rear derailleur. This includes: The Type 2 Roller Bearing ...