{"product_id":"bravvos-dropout-d16","title":"Bravvos Dropout D16","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"123\" data-start=\"18\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"45\" data-start=\"22\"\u003eBravvos Dropout D16\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"72\" data-start=\"51\"\u003ederailleur hanger\u003c\/strong\u003e (also called a rear derailleur “dropout adapter”).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"248\" data-start=\"125\"\u003eA matching example is the \u003cstrong data-end=\"192\" data-start=\"151\"\u003ePilo D16 derailleur hanger\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is a widely used standard for this hanger shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"253\" data-start=\"250\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"273\" data-section-id=\"mzz3kp\" data-start=\"255\"\u003e⚙️ What it does\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"300\" data-start=\"275\"\u003eThis small aluminum part:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"473\" data-start=\"301\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"354\" data-section-id=\"3dzmf7\" data-start=\"301\"\u003eAttaches your \u003cstrong data-end=\"354\" data-start=\"317\"\u003erear derailleur to the bike frame\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"403\" data-section-id=\"1cncalb\" data-start=\"355\"\u003eKeeps derailleur alignment with the cassette\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"473\" data-section-id=\"1c6ydu5\" data-start=\"404\"\u003eActs as a \u003cstrong data-end=\"443\" data-start=\"416\"\u003esacrificial safety part\u003c\/strong\u003e (bends instead of your frame)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"521\" data-start=\"475\"\u003e???? If you crash or the derailleur takes a hit:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"587\" data-start=\"522\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"552\" data-section-id=\"b2nodl\" data-start=\"522\"\u003eThe hanger bends or breaks\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"587\" data-section-id=\"m1n653\" data-start=\"553\"\u003eThe frame is usually protected\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"592\" data-start=\"589\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"617\" data-section-id=\"16ymcv2\" data-start=\"594\"\u003e???? Why “D16” matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"673\" data-start=\"619\"\u003e“D16” is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"660\" data-start=\"630\"\u003especific hanger shape code\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a size.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"686\" data-start=\"675\"\u003eThat means:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"778\" data-start=\"687\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"727\" data-section-id=\"1etdmq4\" data-start=\"687\"\u003eIt only fits frames designed for D16\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"778\" data-section-id=\"1kni87k\" data-start=\"728\"\u003eEven small shape differences = incompatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"839\" data-start=\"780\"\u003e???? This is why derailleur hangers are never truly universal\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"844\" data-start=\"841\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"865\" data-section-id=\"10f20ay\" data-start=\"846\"\u003e????️ Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"915\" data-start=\"867\"\u003eTypical features (same as D16 standard designs):\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1021\" data-start=\"916\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"961\" data-section-id=\"10i8zoo\" data-start=\"916\"\u003eAluminum alloy (usually 6061 CNC or cast)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"990\" data-section-id=\"85o778\" data-start=\"962\"\u003eTwo-bolt mounting system\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1021\" data-section-id=\"uflx5t\" data-start=\"991\"\u003eDesigned to be replaceable\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"1023\"\u003eSome versions are:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1119\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1083\" data-section-id=\"15b4yfn\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003eCNC machined → stronger, more precise\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1119\" data-section-id=\"cfs4l6\" data-start=\"1084\"\u003eCast → cheaper, slightly softer\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1124\" data-start=\"1121\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1141\" data-section-id=\"qz95oj\" data-start=\"1126\"\u003e???? Strengths\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1313\" data-start=\"1143\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1172\" data-section-id=\"1b43v0l\" data-start=\"1143\"\u003eCheap and easy to replace\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1214\" data-section-id=\"4sxyr4\" data-start=\"1173\"\u003eProtects expensive frame + derailleur\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1268\" data-section-id=\"75jvfz\" data-start=\"1215\"\u003eImproves shifting alignment when correctly fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1313\" data-section-id=\"1sc2h4l\" data-start=\"1269\"\u003eWidely available in aftermarket versions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1318\" data-start=\"1315\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1337\" data-section-id=\"u1usel\" data-start=\"1320\"\u003e???? Limitations\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1518\" data-start=\"1339\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1380\" data-section-id=\"1r72ki2\" data-start=\"1339\"\u003eMust match \u003cstrong data-end=\"1378\" data-start=\"1352\"\u003eexact frame model\/type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1427\" data-section-id=\"1uwd1v3\" data-start=\"1381\"\u003eIncorrect hanger = poor shifting or damage\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1453\" data-section-id=\"117trw3\" data-start=\"1428\"\u003eCan bend again if hit\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1518\" data-section-id=\"16gl27a\" data-start=\"1454\"\u003eNot interchangeable between brands even if they look similar\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1523\" data-start=\"1520\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1549\" data-section-id=\"12mtvg5\" data-start=\"1525\"\u003e???? Real-world verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1570\" data-start=\"1551\"\u003eThe Bravvos D16 is:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cblockquote data-end=\"1691\" data-start=\"1571\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1691\" data-start=\"1573\"\u003e???? A frame-specific sacrificial mount that ensures your derailleur alignment and protects your bike from crash damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1696\" data-start=\"1693\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1715\" data-section-id=\"3ajuo3\" data-start=\"1698\"\u003e???? Bottom line\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1907\" data-start=\"1717\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1768\" data-section-id=\"17vobcy\" data-start=\"1717\"\u003e✔ Essential spare part for many MTB\/road frames\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1811\" data-section-id=\"6sjkp4\" data-start=\"1769\"\u003e✔ Cheap insurance against frame damage\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1861\" data-section-id=\"dv2ax0\" data-start=\"1812\"\u003e✔ Must match your exact hanger standard (D16)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1907\" data-section-id=\"1p8pez5\" data-start=\"1862\"\u003e❗ “Fits most bikes” claims are misleading\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1912\" data-start=\"1909\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1936\" data-section-id=\"3ophs\" data-start=\"1914\"\u003e⚠️ Important advice\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1959\" data-start=\"1938\"\u003eIf you’re buying one:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2050\" data-start=\"1960\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2002\" data-section-id=\"1pc0lkg\" data-start=\"1960\"\u003eCompare it directly to your old hanger\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2050\" data-section-id=\"1jjg4zt\" data-start=\"2003\"\u003eOr match your \u003cstrong data-end=\"2048\" data-start=\"2019\"\u003ebike brand + model + year\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2114\" data-start=\"2052\"\u003eEven “D16” versions can differ slightly between manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Bravvos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48117375533278,"sku":"DEP028","price":120.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1242\/8790\/files\/22966_3e5509e70917d12fe647c8777b5760dc-2.jpg?v=1776352500","url":"https:\/\/online-bicycle-shop.co.za\/products\/bravvos-dropout-d16","provider":"Online Bicycle Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}