Comparing the Jab to Other Options
If you are considering buying the Jab, you might be looking at some other options too. We summarized some key factors below to help you compare.
Here's our pitch:
Compatible: Flawless shifts with common 1x drivetrains - MTB or drop bar, 12 or 11 speed, and robust mounting options. You can learn more about compatibility here.
Rebuildable: Built to be rebuilt and maintained as a mechanism that supports you for years. Easily serviced and adjusted with common tools. Adjust it, rebuild it, replace damaged parts, or change the configuration for a new drivetrain. You can also send it in any time for a professional rebuild by Madrone, for a flat rate of $85 + shipping.
Precise: The Jab is more precise than the top of the line options from the major drivetrain companies! The pivot parts are machined to tight tolerances, and they are adjustable. As they wear, you can easily tighten them up and remove the slop. All this translates to crisp, confident shifts – even after heavy use.
But wait, there's more!
Durability: Regarding durability-to-weight, the Jab leans toward durability without going too far. Most parts are CNC machined 6061 and 7075 aluminum (compared to a mix of die cast aluminum and plastic used by competitors). We apply a little bit of extra material and clever geometry in critical areas to ensure the assembly is stiff and durable. We also offer mounting options with an additional stiffener plate, which has similar strength and stiffness to "direct mount" derailleurs.
Environmental responsibility: On top of being built to last and fully rebuildable, we use metals whenever possible, which are more commonly accepted by most recycling systems (compared to the wide variety of engineered plastics commonly found in other derailleurs). While plastic makes sense to save weight, metals make more sense for longevity and recycling.
Support: We stand behind every product, and our goal is smooth running drivetrains. This starts with our Support Center full of all the technical information you might need. If you have other questions or issues, you can email us and we will will support you. We also have a fair return policy.
Value: The Jab is a high end derailleur offering longevity, freedom, and performance at a similar price to top of the line cable actuated options from the big companies. The long term cost is low too... For anyone who owns a Jab, you can send it in to Madrone for a rebuild for a flat rate of $85, regardless of which parts need to be replaced or the time required. We will send it back to you working as good as new.
Madrone Jab
- Price: $298 USD (standard options)
- Compatibility: Most 1x drivetrains
- Rebuildable: Yes
- Extra strong mount: Yes
- Materials: CNC machined aluminum (primary), with minimal plastics
- Weight: 308g to 326g depending on options
Vivo Enduro
- Price: $370 USD
- Compatibility: Vivo shifter / SRAM Eagle cassette
- Rebuildable: Yes (claimed)
- Extra strong mount: No
- Materials: Aluminum (primary), with minimal plastics
- Weight: 330g
Ingrid RD-1
- Price: $600+ USD
- Compatibility: Various drivetrains (claimed, unconfirmed)
- Rebuildable: Assumed (claimed, unconfirmed)
- Extra strong mount: No
- Materials: Aluminum and 3D printed (non-recyclable) plastic
- Weight: 270g
SRAM Eagle 90 Cable Actuated
- Price: $190 USD
- Eagle 90 shifter / T-Type cassettes
- Rebuildable: Yes
- Extra strong mount: Yes
- Materials: Aluminum and engineered (non-recyclable) plastic
- Weight: 395g
SRAM XX1 Eagle Cable Actuated
- Price: $320 USD
- Compatibility: Eagle shifters / Eagle cassettes
- Rebuildable: No (when bent or broken, it must be replaced)
- Extra strong mount: No
- Materials: Aluminum and engineered (non-recyclable) plastic
- Weight: 265g
Shimano XTR Cable Actuated
- Price: $274 USD
- Compatibility: Shimano shifters / Shimano cassettes
- Rebuildable: No (when bent or broken, it must be replaced)
- Extra strong mount: No
- Aluminum and engineered (non-recyclable) plastic
- Weight: 243g