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[[{“value”:”The aftermarket mountain bike derailleur market is going strong, with multiple players entering the scene with high-quality alternatives to SRAM and Shimano. Ashland, Oregon-based Madrone Cycles is one of these players, delivering its highly customizable, adaptable, and downright sexy Jab derailleur.
We have been logging the miles on the Madrone Jab T-Type MTB derailleur to assess its performance and compare it to the SRAM Eagle 70 and 90. Let’s dive into how it stacked up, and whether it shifted our perspectives.
Written Review: https://theloamwolf.com/reviews/components/madrone-jab-derailleur/
Interested in upgrading your cable-actuated derailleur?
Visit Madrone’s Website to get yours: https://madronecycles.com
Use code “loamwolf15” for 15% off your order.
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Chapters:
0:00 Is a $300 derailleur worth it?
0:28 What makes the Madrone Jab different
1:09 Bushings to ball bearings
1:40 Built for dust and grit
2:38 UDH vs standard hanger, price and colors
3:08 Weight vs SRAM Eagle 70/90
3:50 Shifter compatibility (and a warning)
4:46 Long-term durability
5:27 Serviceability and rebuilds
6:09 Who should (and shouldn’t) upgrade
7:14 Vs. a worn Eagle 70 and a new Eagle 90
8:22 Verdict
9:43 Final Thoughts”}]] Read More The Loam Wolf
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