UDH Compatibility on GenV Frames

What is UDH, and why does it matter?

As part of our latest frame generation, all GenV Stanton models now come fully UDH compatible. That means whether you’re riding steel or titanium, hardtail or full suspension, your new frame is designed around the Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) standard developed by SRAM.

UDH is quickly becoming the industry-wide solution to a long-standing issue: every brand, and often every frame, used to require a different derailleur hanger. That made sourcing spares difficult, especially mid-ride or abroad. The UDH solves this with one simple, universal interface that fits across all compatible frames and drivetrains.

Key Benefits of UDH

  • Futureproof Drivetrain Compatibility
    The biggest advantage? UDH frames are ready for SRAM T-Type Transmission. This is SRAM’s hangerless, direct-mount drivetrain system — offering stronger, more precise shifting with reduced setup and maintenance faff. Your GenV frame is good to go without needing adaptors or frame mods.

  • Universal Replacement
    Break or bend your derailleur hanger? You’re no longer stuck waiting for a frame-specific part — the UDH is widely stocked, affordable, and interchangeable across brands and shops worldwide.
  • Improved Shift Alignment
    Because UDH frames follow tighter manufacturing tolerances and consistent dropout standards, shifting performance is more dialled-in and repeatable.

  • Built-in Impact Protection
    The UDH is designed to rotate backwards under heavy impact, helping reduce derailleur damage in a crash or rock strike — and possibly saving your mech in the process.

All GenV hardtail and full-suspension frames — including the latest versions of the Switch9er, Sherpa, Switchpath, Switchback, and Slackline — come with UDH compatibility as standard. This applies across both steel and titanium options.

Older models (Gen4 and earlier) use our legacy hanger system and are not UDH-compatible.

Yes. UDH frames work perfectly with existing mechanical 12-speed and non-Transmission SRAM or Shimano drivetrains. You don’t need to run Transmission to benefit — you’ll still gain the ease of replacement, better alignment, and future upgrade options.

The short answer: you don’t have to do anything differently. This update doesn’t change how the bike rides, how you set up your drivetrain, or what components you run — it just makes the frame more flexible and forward-compatible.

The UDH standard is becoming the new normal — and we want all Stanton frames to remain fully serviceable, upgradeable, and trail-ready for years to come. As drivetrain systems evolve, we’re keeping pace while staying true to our framebuilding roots.

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