Made-in-Oregon Madrone Jab Derailleur Now on Pre-order

Earlier this year at the Sea Otter Expo, I had the pleasure of connecting with founder Aaron Bland and the Madrone Cycles team from Ashland, Oregon. They were showing off their impressive SRAM Eagle derailleur rebuild kit, and even more interesting, a made-in-USA prototype derailleur, complete with ball-bearing pivots, a carbon-fiber cage, and a unique hanger bolt design. Fast forward seven months, and Aaron and team have announced that the Madrone Jab Derailleur has entered its final phase of testing with Version 3, where the last details are being fine-tuned ahead of production.

According to Aaron, the Madrone Jab Derailleur is built to deliver exceptional performance, durability, and versatility across a wide range of bikes and drivetrains. It’s engineered for crisp shifting even under heavy use, and better yet, it’s compatible with 9, 10, 11, and 12-speed setups for both MTB and drop-bar bikes. It’s also available in long, medium, and short cage options, as well as multiple mounting configurations, made to integrate seamlessly with nearly any drivetrain.

The Jab is CNC-machined from aluminum and stainless steel, and it’s also available with an optional UDH-style mount, making it comparable in stability to direct-mount derailleurs. The Jab is fully rebuildable with standard tools, and individual replacement parts will be available to allow folks to service it in their home workshop. It looks pretty impressive, and I’m excited to see the final result, which should start shipping in March/April 2025.

The Madrone Jab Derailleur sells for $295 USD, and pre-orders are now open. However, quantities are limited. A pre-order deposit secures a Jab and provides a discount on the final payment. After pre-ordering, customers will be contacted to finalize their options and complete payment. Pre-orders can be placed here.

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