IngridRD1 Legalized Special Edition Rear Derailleur

$789.00

Built for

road
gravel
mtb

Key specs

Shifting
Color

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Overview

The Ingrid RD1 Legalized Special Edition is the RD1 MK2 rear derailleur in Ingrid's Rasta livery, with the aluminum parts anodized in red, gold, and green. Underneath the finish it is the standard RD1 MK2, a mechanical, cable-operated derailleur for single-chainring drivetrains. It is machined in Italy from 7075-T6 aluminum with high-strength PA12 polymer parts, and it weighs 270 g. One derailleur body serves almost every modern mechanical drivetrain through interchangeable interfaces, called fins, and you choose the version configured for your shifter.

Why we love it

We love that Ingrid brought the Rasta finish back as a standing edition instead of a one-off run.

01The Rasta livery is a color anodized finish applied at the factory, not a decal, and the three colors sit evenly on the machined body.
02It is the same fin system, so one machined body works with Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo, or Ingrid shifters.
03Ingrid makes every part available as a spare, so a worn part can be replaced at your bike shop rather than the whole derailleur.

Why it makes the cut. Hammer & Howl only carries parts we believe are among the best in the business. This one earns its place on the standard RD1 mechanism in a finish that is hard to find.

Specifications

What it is: A mechanical (cable) rear derailleur for single-chainring drivetrains
Number of speeds: 11-speed and 12-speed
Drivetrain: Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo including Ekar, and Ingrid mechanical (fin-selected). The Ekar fin takes a 13-speed Ekar shifter and gives 12 speeds.
Shifting: Mechanical (cable)
Interface: A fin, selected for your shifter, sets the cable pull
Cage: Short (cassette up to 46 teeth) or long (cassette up to 52 teeth)
Largest cog: Up to 52 teeth
Hanger: Bolts to your frame's hanger (a UDH hanger or a standard hanger)
Material: 7075-T6 aluminum with PA12 polymer parts
Finish: Color anodized in the Rasta livery, in red, gold, and green
Weight: 270 g
Made in: Italy

What's included

One Ingrid RD1 rear derailleur in the Legalized livery, in the fin and cage length you select

Not included: A shifter, cable, cassette, or chain. You use your existing mechanical shifter and 11-speed or 12-speed drivetrain.

Will it fit your bike?

Compatible with

Mechanical, cable-operated shifters, with the matching fin: Shimano road and GRX, 11-speed and 12-speed
Shimano MTB, 12-speed
SRAM, 11-speed and 12-speed mechanical
Campagnolo mechanical, 12-speed; Campagnolo Ekar, where the 13-speed shifter gives 12 speeds
Ingrid TTS shifters, 11-speed and 12-speed
Frames with a UDH or a standard derailleur hanger
Single-chainring drivetrains, with a cassette up to 52 teeth

Not compatible with

Electronic shifting: SRAM AXS, SRAM Eagle Transmission, and Shimano Di2
Double-chainring drivetrains
Cassettes larger than 52 teeth
Campagnolo cassettes and Campagnolo chains, whichever fin you use

Confirm before ordering

Match the fin to your shifter and the cage to your largest cog, and check whether your frame uses a UDH or a standard hanger. If you are not sure, confirm with your bike mechanic or contact Hammer & Howl before ordering.

The RD1 fits by two things: the fin and the cage. The fin is a small interface that sets the cable pull for your shifter, and you select the version configured for your groupset. The cage sets the largest cog it can reach: the short cage handles a cassette up to 46 teeth, and the long cage handles up to 52 teeth. It covers the widest range on one derailleur, from a 44-tooth cassette up to a 52-tooth, with a small trade on the smaller cassettes. On a cassette like an 11-44T the long cage is fully functional, but it is slightly over-caged: it carries a little more chain, so you may notice a bit more chain slap, marginally less crisp shifting, and slightly less ground clearance. A short cage is the tighter, more cage-optimal match for a cassette up to 46 teeth, and we can order one in. For a 10-44T or 10-46T cassette, the short cage is the optimal match, but long cage will also work. For a 10-48T or 10-52T cassette, the long cage is the only match. Changing to a different fin or cage is work for a professional bike mechanic, and Ingrid intends it that way.

Questions

It is out of stock. Can I still get one?

Not today, but you can ask Hammer & Howl for it. Ingrid makes this derailleur in the Rasta livery, with a fin for your shifter and a choice of cage length. Tell us the fin and cage length you want, and we will work on bringing it in.

Is it different from the standard RD1 MK2?

Only the finish. This is the same RD1 MK2 body, fin system, and cage, anodized in the Rasta livery. The mechanism, the weight, and the compatibility are identical.

Is it a limited edition?

No. The Rasta livery began as a limited run, and Ingrid now offers this Legalized version as a standing special edition rather than a numbered one.

Does it work with electronic shifting like AXS or Di2?

No. The RD1 is a mechanical derailleur: it is pulled by a cable, not a motor. It does not work with SRAM AXS, SRAM Eagle Transmission, or Shimano Di2.

What is the fin, and which one do I need?

The fin is a small, interchangeable interface on the derailleur that sets the cable pull to match your shifter. A range of fins lets one RD1 body work with Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo, or Ingrid shifters, so you select the version configured for your groupset. Choose the version that matches your shifter brand and speed: R11SH for Shimano 11-speed; R12SH for Shimano 12-speed; M12SH for Shimano MTB 12-speed; R11SR for SRAM 11-speed mechanical; M12SR for SRAM 12-speed mechanical; R12CP for Campagnolo 12-speed; R12EK for Campagnolo Ekar; and INGRID 11s or INGRID 12s for Ingrid's own TTS shifters. The Ekar fin is the one exception to matching by speed: it takes a 13-speed Ekar shifter with no modification, but the derailleur is locked at the 12th sprocket, so you get 12 speeds rather than 13. Campagnolo cassettes and chains do not work with the RD1 with any fin, so a Campagnolo or Ekar setup uses a Shimano, SRAM, or Ingrid cassette. Contact Hammer & Howl if you are not sure which you need.

Which cage length should I choose?

Match the cage to your largest cog: the short cage reaches a cassette up to 46 teeth, and the long cage reaches up to 52 teeth. The long cage lets one derailleur cover the widest range, from a 44-tooth cassette up to a 52-tooth, so you can swap wheels and cassette sizes without being limited by your derailleur cage, with a small trade in feel on the smaller cassettes. On an 11-44T a long cage is fully functional, though a short cage is the more cage-optimal match: a short cage holds the chain a little more taut, so it runs quieter, shifts a touch crisper, and sits slightly higher for a bit more ground clearance, while a long cage carries a little more chain and can slap a bit more. If you would rather have the short cage for an 11-44T, it is listed on this page and we are happy to order it for you.

Can I get spare parts for it?

Yes. Ingrid makes the RD1's parts available as spares, including the cage, pulleys, and fins, so a worn or damaged part can be replaced rather than the whole derailleur. Ingrid intends this work for a trained bike mechanic, so it is best fitted by your bike shop.