{"product_id":"kcnc-dropout-vertical-extension","title":"KCNC Dropout Vertical Extension","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"14\" data-section-id=\"1a65zp3\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eWhat Is It?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"490\" data-start=\"16\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"55\" data-start=\"20\"\u003eKCNC Dropout Vertical Extension\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lightweight derailleur hanger adapter that mounts between your bike's derailleur hanger and rear derailleur. Its primary purpose is to position the rear derailleur lower than its original mounting point, increasing clearance between the derailleur guide pulley and large cassette cogs. This allows many drivetrains to accommodate larger cassette ranges without replacing the rear derailleur.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"495\" data-start=\"492\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"512\" data-section-id=\"xrf996\" data-start=\"497\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"664\" data-start=\"514\"\u003eThe extension bolts directly onto the existing derailleur hanger, and the rear derailleur then attaches to the extension instead of the hanger itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"700\" data-start=\"666\"\u003eBy moving the derailleur downward:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1064\" data-start=\"702\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"780\" data-section-id=\"1slux2a\" data-start=\"702\"\u003eThe upper jockey wheel sits farther away from the largest cassette sprocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"910\" data-section-id=\"1m3ip2y\" data-start=\"781\"\u003eShifting into larger cassette cogs becomes possible on drivetrains that would otherwise exceed their maximum cassette capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1064\" data-section-id=\"1b01nua\" data-start=\"911\"\u003eRiders can often upgrade to a wider-range cassette for easier climbing gears without purchasing a new derailleur.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1069\" data-start=\"1066\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1086\" data-section-id=\"1ma7m6t\" data-start=\"1071\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1488\" data-start=\"1088\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1124\" data-section-id=\"4kyh31\" data-start=\"1088\"\u003eCNC-machined aluminum construction\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1145\" data-section-id=\"8qijj8\" data-start=\"1125\"\u003eLightweight design\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1212\" data-section-id=\"16s98s5\" data-start=\"1146\"\u003eLowers rear derailleur position for increased cassette clearance\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1284\" data-section-id=\"15vrcje\" data-start=\"1213\"\u003eCompatible with many Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo derailleur systems\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1328\" data-section-id=\"2xkp25\" data-start=\"1285\"\u003eSuitable for both road and mountain bikes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1358\" data-section-id=\"1adnhtv\" data-start=\"1329\"\u003eSimple bolt-on installation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1488\" data-section-id=\"2d2xiz\" data-start=\"1359\"\u003eCost-effective alternative to replacing a derailleur when moving to larger cassette sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1493\" data-start=\"1490\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1512\" data-section-id=\"1a3ueyz\" data-start=\"1495\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit 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data-end=\"1629\" data-start=\"1621\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1637\" data-start=\"1629\"\u003eKCNC\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1676\" data-start=\"1638\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1646\" data-start=\"1638\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1676\" data-start=\"1646\"\u003eVertical Dropout Extension\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1713\" data-start=\"1677\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1688\" data-start=\"1677\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1713\" data-start=\"1688\"\u003eCNC-machined Aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1745\" data-start=\"1714\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1723\" data-start=\"1714\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1745\" data-start=\"1723\"\u003eApproximately 19 g\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1791\" data-start=\"1746\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1762\" data-start=\"1746\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1791\" data-start=\"1762\"\u003eShimano, SRAM, Campagnolo\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1826\" data-start=\"1792\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1805\" data-start=\"1792\"\u003eBike Types\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1826\" data-start=\"1805\"\u003eRoad, Gravel, MTB\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1844\" data-start=\"1827\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1835\" data-start=\"1827\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1844\" data-start=\"1835\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr data-end=\"1920\" data-start=\"1845\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1865\" data-start=\"1845\"\u003eManufacturer Code\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"1879\" data-start=\"1865\"\u003eKOT-041-002\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1925\" data-start=\"1922\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1958\" data-section-id=\"7ea1iv\" data-start=\"1927\"\u003eWho Is This Best Suited For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1977\" data-section-id=\"1edn75i\" data-start=\"1960\"\u003eGravel Riders\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2082\" data-start=\"1978\"\u003eIdeal for riders wanting lower climbing gears for steep terrain without upgrading the entire drivetrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2101\" data-section-id=\"1x0wae\" data-start=\"2084\"\u003eRoad Cyclists\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2210\" data-start=\"2102\"\u003eUseful when converting a road bike to a wider-range cassette for touring, endurance riding, or hilly routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2226\" data-section-id=\"onlc6e\" data-start=\"2212\"\u003eMTB Riders\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2315\" data-start=\"2227\"\u003eCan help older mountain bike drivetrains run larger cassettes than originally specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2342\" data-section-id=\"xp6gn4\" data-start=\"2317\"\u003eBikepackers \u0026amp; Tourers\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2424\" data-start=\"2343\"\u003eA practical solution for carrying heavy loads where easier gearing is beneficial.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2456\" data-section-id=\"nlflgt\" data-start=\"2426\"\u003eBudget-Conscious Upgraders\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2609\" data-start=\"2457\"\u003ePerfect for cyclists who want improved climbing capability without purchasing a new rear derailleur or drivetrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"KCNC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45479053983804,"sku":"KOT41-002","price":430.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/2261\/8940\/files\/23874_kcnc-dropout-extension-vertical-1993207-2.jpg?v=1781078550","url":"https:\/\/www.olympiccycles.co.za\/products\/kcnc-dropout-vertical-extension","provider":"Olympic Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}