For most riders, a derailleur hanger is something we used to hardly think about. I mean, unless it broke, then it was just a matter of buying another and replacing it. Its just a small piece of metal that hopefully never crosses your mind. Well, absoluteBLACK is treating it differently with their new Titanium Direct-Mount Derailleur Hanger. This new hanger actually looks like something youd want people to notice.(Photos / absoluteBLACK)The direct-mount design cuts out the small link that usually sits between a standard hanger and the rear derailleur, giving you a cleaner, more direct connection to the frame. Its built from Ti6Al4V titanium using 3D printing. This means the sculpted shape couldnt realistically be produced any other way. It looks nothing like the flat, stamped hanger your bike probably shipped with. The visual difference is hard to miss, even on a part thats normally tucked out of sight.One practical detail worth highlighting, and its an important one. Yes, the threads are CNC-machined after printing, rather than left in their raw printed state. This is an important detail to mention because printed threads alone can be inconsistent. So, the extra machining step helps ensure the hanger fits properly and installs reliably. This is important because this small lil component can be critical to your drivetrains alignment.Titanium Direct Mount Hanger Retail & DetailRetail: $119Weight: 16.7gColor: TitaniumCompatibility: Shimano groupset only. Frames: Tarmac SL6 / S-Works Tarmac SL6 / Tarmac SL7 / S-Works Tarmac SL7 / Tarmac SL8 / S-Works Tarmac SL8 / Roubaix / Aethos (2021 2025) / S-Works Aethos / Venge / S-Works Venge / Venge Vias / Allez Sprint / Crux / S-Works Shiv TT / DivergeMaterial: Titanium Ti6Al4VShimano Groupsets: R9250 / R9200 / R8150 / R8100 / R7100 / R9100 / R8000 / R7000 / RX820 / RX817 / RX815 / RX812 / RX810Right now, the hanger is available in versions for Specialized and Trek frames, with compatibility depending on your specific frame and drivetrain setup. For riders on Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) frames, a UDH-compatible version is also in the pipeline. So, if youve been looking for a way to add some personality to a part of your bike that usually goes completely unnoticed (and you think normal derailleur hangers are far too affordable), this one may be worth a look. Check out the link below for more details and to get yours.absoluteBLACK.com