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Old 07-12-12, 03:36 PM
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Replaceable hangers are sacrificial bits that help avoid more costly damage to the RD and dropout/frame. That's the reason for being replaceable.

A good mechanic will verify the hanger alignment when installing a new hanger. Someone can slap a new hanger on, skip the alignment check, and be just fine. Kinda like mounting a new tire on a vehicle without balancing.
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