Salsa Derailleur Hanger 959

Derailleur hangers are frame-specific, not universal. You should verify your bike's specific model and year against the compatibility list on the Salsa Cycles website or check the part number stamped on your existing hanger to ensure it matches the 959 specification.

The hanger is designed as a sacrificial part that bends or breaks during an impact to save your frame from catastrophic damage. Having a spare ensures you can perform a quick repair and get back on the trail immediately if you have an accident, rather than waiting for a replacement part to arrive.

While some hangers can be temporarily straightened using a specialized alignment tool, the metal is often weakened during the bending and straightening process. Replacing the hanger is the only way to guarantee precise gear indexing and reliable shifting performance.

Installing a derailleur hanger is a straightforward process that typically requires only basic hex keys. You will need to remove the rear derailleur, unscrew the old hanger, attach the new one, and then re-index your gears to ensure smooth shifting.

This hanger typically includes the hanger itself, but it does not always include the mounting bolts. We recommend saving the original bolts from your current hanger, as they are often specific to the frame's dropout design.