While SRAM's move to kill off the derailleur hanger might have ruffled a few feathers, the thinking behind mounting a derailleur to the axle makes a lot of sense. SRAM's T-Type hangerless design simplifies setup and improves durability over a standard hanger design and we suspect that it will be quickly adopted by MTB component manufacturers.
That's not just speculation from the crystal ball caressing tech writers at Bike Perfect, we have previously uncovered patents showing that Shimano and TRP are working on hangerless designs, although whether they will be compatible with SRAM's mounting system remains to be seen.
