Madrone Jab MTB derailleur_universal future-proof serviceable modular 10sp 11sp 12-speed mechanical mountain bike derailleur, v2.5 prototype Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More
Ashland, Oregon’s Madrone Cycles has finally done it with the Jab – a premium but still affordable & futureproof mechanical mountain bike derailleur to make you rethink your drivetrain. Developed out of a ‘right to repair’ mindset, Madrone designed the Jab to adapt to most major drivetrains – anything from 9-12-speeds – while being both more durable and easily rebuilt.
And now you can pre-order one for just 10 bucks down, to be ready to ride in the spring! Madrone Jab futureproof 9-12-speed mountain bike derailleur
(Photos & renderings/Madrone) The Madrone Jab derailleur ticks a lot of boxes as the perfect replacement or upgrade for your mechanical mountain bike or adventure gravel bike. Or maybe even the road? This is one mechanical derailleur that can do it all, thanks to modular and fully serviceable construction, an adjustable clutch, and the ability to fit different cams to adjust it to work with tons of shifter and cassette combinations.
Plus, for such a great-looking CNC-machined derailleur, it’s surprisingly almost 10% cheaper than mechanical SRAM XX1 and still more than 25% cheaper than their cheapest wireless GX AXS Transmission derailleur. All the while the Madrone Jab is more adaptable, versatile, adjustable, and more serviceable, while also being as light as the latest modern mechanical off-road derailleurs available. Just to catch you up…
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