Coming Soon: Ratio Mech, a Modular Alt Mechanical 1x Derailleur to Replace All Others

"They slipped it under our noses inside an April Fool's tease, but the UK-made Ratio Mech mechanical rear derailleur is real. And it's coming soon to replace every worn-out or slow-shifting rear derailleur you already have on your bike. It doesn't matter if you ride road, triathlon, gravel, cyclocross, or mountain bikes - as long as you are rocking a 1x setup. The number of gears you have isn't even important, as long as it's fairly recent."

"Ratio says their new UK-made Mech makes expensive electronic derailleurs unnecessary. They explain the reason cyclists have been convinced they need to go electronic to get better, faster, crisper shifting. "Bad shifting is often mistakenly blamed on cable drag, when it's actually caused by friction in the derailleur." But the Ratio Mech promises better mechanical shifting by using wide-set alloy links that pivot on stainless pivot bearings to reduce friction."

"Also, Ratio is very much about building things to last. Say no to disposable components, and to the idea that you have to buy a whole new groupset when one component breaks. Keep what works, service what needs servicing, and upgrade on what's necessary to get the benefits of new, more modern drivetrains. "The MECH is compatible with as many drivetrains as possible.""

Ratio's UK-made Mech is a modular mechanical rear derailleur compatible with most modern 1x drivetrains, including conventional hanger or UDH direct-mount frames. Compatibility spans brands and gear counts as long as the drivetrain is relatively recent. The Mech reduces friction through wide-set alloy links that pivot on stainless bearings, delivering crisper shifting without electronic actuation. The design emphasizes serviceability and rebuildability to avoid disposable components and full groupset replacement when a single part fails. The Mech aims to replace slow or worn derailleurs, offering an aftermarket upgrade path that maintains existing components while improving shifting performance.

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