WHEELS Mfg Derailleur Hanger 11

Derailleur hangers are frame-specific, not universal. You must match the hanger shape to your specific bike frame's dropout; we recommend using the Wheels Mfg online hanger finder tool or comparing your current hanger visually against the product photos to ensure an exact match.

CNC machining offers superior precision and tighter tolerances compared to cast parts. This ensures your derailleur sits perfectly aligned with your cassette, which is critical for smooth, crisp shifting performance.

Yes, Wheels Mfg hangers are machined from 6061 aluminum. This material provides the ideal balance of strength to hold the derailleur securely and the necessary ductility to bend or break in a crash, which protects your frame's more expensive dropout from damage.

Installation is straightforward and typically requires only a set of metric Allen keys to remove the mounting bolts from your old hanger and secure the new one. It is a good practice to apply a small amount of grease to the threads before tightening.

It is highly recommended. Because a hanger is designed to be the 'weak link' that sacrifices itself to save your frame during an impact, having a spare in your saddlebag can be the difference between finishing a ride and walking home.