Find the Right Jockey Wheels/Pulley Wheels for Your Bicycle Rear Derailleur
Explore our comprehensive list of Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo jockey wheel and pulley wheel options for road, gravel and mountain bikes (MTB).
Our guide makes it easy to find the right match for your current drivetrain. Simply identify your rear derailleur brand (Shimano, SRAM or Campagnolo), model (Dura-Ace, Ultegra, Red or Force) and number of speeds (10/11/12 speed), then explore the compatible options, including tooth combinations and wheel materials.
We also provide a brief overview of the features, advantages and disadvantages of different tooth combinations and materials to help you make an informed choice.
As always, if you have any questions, just send us an email. One of our experienced mechanics will be happy to assist you!
Road
Shimano 105, Ultegra, Dura-Ace and other Road – 10/11 Speed
Compatible options:
Shimano 105 Road -12 Speed Compatible options:
Shimano Ultegra Road -12 Speed
Compatible options:
Shimano Dura-Ace Road - 12 Speed
Compatible options:
SRAM Apex, Rival, Force & Red Road - 10/11 Speed
Compatible options:
SRAM Apex, Rival, Force & Red Road - 12 Speed
Compatible options:
Campagnolo Road - 10/11 Speed
Compatible options:
Campagnolo Chorus, Record, Super Record, Super Record EPS, Super Record Wireless Road - 12 Speed Compatible options:
Gravel
Shimano GRX Gravel - 10/11/12 Speed Compatible options:
MTB
Shimano Deore MTB - 10/11/12 Speed Compatible options:
Shimano Deore XT MTB - 11/12 Speed Compatible options:
Shimano XTR MTB - 12 Speed Compatible options:
Shimano SLX MTB - 12 Speed Compatible options:
SRAM SX Eagle, NX Eagle, GX Eagle, XX1 Eagle, GX Eagle AXS, X01 Eagle AXS, XX1 Eagle AXS MTB - 12 Speed Compatible options:
Jockey Wheel Materials Explained
Delrin, carbon fiber, alloy, and titanium wheels each have their own features, as outlined below for your reference:
Delrin: Durable, lightweight, and runs very quietly. While not visually striking, it gets the job done. It is an affordable option.
Carbon Fiber: Extremely lightweight and visually appealing, but can be slightly noisier than Delrin and may wear out more quickly.
Alloy: Highly durable with a slightly noisier performance than Delrin, though not annoyingly so. It looks great and has excellent longevity.
Titanium: Exceptionally durable, lightweight, and visually superior. It’s an excellent upgrade for your system but comes at a premium price.
Tooth Count and Compatibility
11-tooth pulley wheels are the standard starting point. Laboratory tests show that larger pulley wheels can reduce power consumption, but the gain is marginal. If you are competing at a high level, it may be worth investing in oversized jockey wheels ranging from 12-tooth to 15-tooth or even larger. The oversized pulley wheels do look great and can enhance the overall appearance of your bike. However, please ensure compatibility with your current cage size.
Our range includes pulley wheels up to 15-tooth, which will fit most medium and long cage rear derailleurs without requiring a cage change. For your convenience, we have listed the pulley wheel sizes along with their diameters.
11-tooth pulley wheels: Compatible with almost all systems, whether short, medium, or long cage. Diameter: 42mm.
12-tooth pulley wheels: Compatible with medium and long cage systems. Diameter: 46mm.
13-tooth pulley wheels: Compatible with medium and long cage systems. Diameter: 51mm.
14-tooth pulley wheels: Compatible with medium and long cage systems, primarily for MTB use. Diameter: 49.5mm.
15-tooth pulley wheels: Compatible with medium and long cage systems. Diameter: 59mm.
Narrow-Wide Tooth System
The narrow-wide tooth (narrow tooth thickness: 2.2mm; wide tooth thickness: 3.7mm) pulley wheels are designed specifically for SRAM Eagle systems. All other pulley wheels use narrow-tooth designs.
