What is a derailleur hanger and what does it do?
You may see this vital component sometimes referred to as either a derailleur hanger, gear hanger, or even a mech hanger. But, they are all one and the same. The hanger is a consumable part that secures the rear derailleur to the frame. It's designed to bend or break in the event of a crash or any impact that may otherwise cause damage to the frame itself.
This guide is intended to help you find the correct derailleur hanger for Ribble framesets that are no longer in production. As with any hanger, we would always advise you to check your existing hanger against the ones listed below to ensure the correct fitting.
1. Gran Fondo Caliper
Designed to fit Ribble various carbon frames equipped with traditional rim brake calipers, circa 2010-2016. This hanger is intended to fit the following models only:
- Gran Fondo
- Sportive 365
- Sportive Bianco
- New Sportive Racing (not to be confused with the later Sportive Racing model)
- Sportive Azzurro
Pictured from top left: Gran Fondo, Sportive 365, Sportive Bianco, New Sportive Racing
2. Various carbon frames circa 2010-2017
Designed to fit various carbon frames produced between 2010-2017. This hanger is compatible with the following models only:
- R872 (2017 Edition) – This frameset was the last of the 'stealth' range of R872's to be produced and can be distinguished from earlier models by virtue of it having a 27.2mm seat post diameter (earlier versions had a 31.6mm diameter seat post).
- Evo Pro Carbon 2010-2016 – The first edition of the Evo Pro featured completely round tube profiles, a visible carbon weave, 27.2mm seat post diameter and was available in Black, Red or White.
- Sportive Racing – With Matt Black or Green decals (not compatible with the disc version).
- Sportiva Carbon – Rim brake version of our women's specific carbon frameset.
Pictured from top left: Evo Pro, Sportive Racing, Sportiva Carbon (was available with flat or drop bars), R872 2017.
3. Ribble SC61.10A/EM2
This hanger is compatible with a range of lightweight Ribble alloy framesets manufactured from Dedacciai tubing. In terms of aesthetics, they look very similar to the 7005 (section 4) and can be distinguished via the chainstays. Frames crafted from SC61 and EM2 tubing feature box section chainstays rather than the ovalised stays of their 7005 counterparts.
Above images: The EM2 on the left was a limited edition, but it was to all intents and purposes identical to the SC61.10A Carbon Blacktail pictured on the right.
4. 7005 SL / HORIZONTAL & CARBON BLACKTAIL
This derailleur hanger is designed to fit the 7005 SL sloping frameset, 7005 horizontal and 7005 Blacktail (alloy frameset with carbon seat stays) framesets. The chainstays will be ovalised rather than a box section, differentiating them from the very similar looking SC61.10A and EM2 framesets.
Pictured above: A 7005 SL Carbon Blacktail, In terms of aesthetics, the 7005 SL is almost indistinguishable from the SC61 featured in the previous section.
5. 7005 Audax (2002-2010)
The original version of the 7005 Audax manufactured approximately between 2002-2010 featured a single bolt hanger. The 1" headtube helps distinguish this version from its replacement, which featured a 2-bolt hanger and 1 1/8" headtube.
Above Image: The 7005 Audax was a staple for dedicated cyclists looking to cycle through winter.
6. 7005 Race (Horizontal)
To the untrained eye, the 7005 Race can look almost identical to its sibling, the 7005 Audax (section 5). The only notable difference's were the 7005 Race lacked the mudguard mounts of the ubiquitous winter trainer and used a different gear hanger.
7. Pre-2016 R872 (Stealth)
Compatible with the R872 (or Stealth as it was sometimes referred to) sold between 2012 and 2016. There were three iterations of the 'stealth' version of the R872, and this 3-bolt hanger is compatible with the first two editions. The 31.6 mm diameter seat post sets these earlier versions apart from the last ever iteration, which featured a 27.2 mm seat post.
**Above Image: ** This earlier iteration of the R872 lacks the red R872 decals featured on the later version and uses a 31.6mm seat post.
8. 7005/7046 Hanger
This hanger is designed to fit various Ribble alloy framesets circa 2011 to 2017. It's compatible with the following models:
- 7005 Audax (final edition circa approx. 2011-2017)
- 7046 Sportive (horizontal top tube, see section 13 for the sloping version)
- 7005 Sportive
- CR1 – An alloy cyclocross bike equipped with cantilever-style brakes
Pictured from top left: 7046 Horizontal, 7005 Audax, CR1 Alloy, 7005 Sportive.
9. Evo Pro 2017
This updated Evo Pro was launched in 2017 and is noticeable for its distinctive White, Black and Lime Green colour scheme.
10. CGR Alloy 2017
Released in 2017, this distinctive frameset was the predecessor to the CGR AL multi-surface frameset.
11. Endurance AL Caliper
The Endurance AL was the entry-level model from the Endurance bike range first launched back in 2018.
12. Ribble SL
Orignally named the Ultimate SL at its launch back in approximately 2015/2016, the ultralight Ribble SL should not be confused with the Endurance SL produced from 2018-2024.
13. 7046 Sportive Curved
This hanger is only compatible with the 7046 Sportive Alloy frameset with a distinctive curved top tube design. It's incompatible with its horizontal tubed sibling (please refer to section 7 to find the correct hanger for that version).
14. Sportive Bianco
This hanger is exclusive to the Ribble Sportive Bianco carbon frameset, which featured an internal fit (bolts on from the cassette side ratehr than the derailleur side) gear hanger rather than the more typical external fit. Please check your bike to ensure it requires an internal or external fit hanger (please refer to section 2 for the external fit version).
15. Aero 883 Disc / Gran Fondo Disc
Exclusively designed to fit the disc brake-equipped versions of the Aero 883 and Gran Fondo DISC framesets.
Left Image: Gran Fondo Disc. Right Image: Aero 883 Disc.
16. Aero 883 Rim Brake
This hanger is designed exclusively to fit the Aero 882 rim brake bike.
17. Endurance Aero
This forerunner of the Ribble 'endurance' range was orignally available in two variants, Aero and standard. This hanger is compatible with the Endurance ‘Aero’, which has an aero-shaped seat post rather than the more traditional round seat post.
18. Aero TT
The Aero TT was produced for a number of years, and over this timespan, the design was updated multiple times. Please check your existing hanger carefully to see ensure correct fitting.
19. R4 Alloy Hardtail MTB
The iconic R4 MTB was our 26″ alloy hardtail of the early noughties. Again it may be possible that there is more than one hanger design, so please check your existing hanger carefully to ensure correct fitting.
20. HF83
The HF83 was constructed from Dedacciai carbon tubing and was, for a time, the premium carbon frameset in our road range. This hanger is exclusive to the HF83 frame.
21. Nero Corsa / Scuro RS
Similarly to the HF83 above, the ScuroRS and Nero Corsa frames were crafted for us by Dedacciai back in the early noughties.
Left Image: Ribble Scuro RS. Right Image: Ribble Nero RC
22. 7005 Ultralite
This hanger is exclusive to the 7005 Ultralite frameset pictured below.
24. CX5
One of the first cross-specific carbon framesets Ribble ever produced, the CX-5 requires its own specific hanger.
Please Note: Always take the time to compare your existing hanger to those listed above to ensure the correct fitment. If you don't see the correct Ribble derailleur hanger listed, please contact us and our friendly customer service team will be more than happy to assist you in finding the correct hanger.
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