Bicycle Mechanics - Replace derailleur hanger???????

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triathloner
10-15-10, 08:19 AM
So my son took a stick into the rear derailleur while we were riding some single track and bent the rear derailleur. I have a newer Deore derailleur I can use as a replacement but I don't want to buy or wait for a derailleur hanger to arrive. I straightened it up with a park derailleur adjustment tool and it seems solid. Am I just being cheap and lazy, would you replace it or give it a go? Thanks. al.

mikeybikes
10-15-10, 08:21 AM
If its straight, I would just mount a derailer and go.
fietsbob
10-15-10, 08:28 AM
So it's removable? or was that supposed to be common knowledge?

slowandsteady
10-15-10, 08:29 AM
So it's removable? or was that supposed to be common knowledge?

Depends on who you are, as whether it is common knowledge or not. Not all hangers are replaceable. But many are.

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triathloner
10-15-10, 08:36 AM
Yes it's a replacable one, I'm thinking I'm going to give it a try, I live in the middle of nowhere so I'm looking at at least 3 days for one to arrive, I guess if I can't dial in the shifting I'll just have to order one then. thanks.
mkane77g
10-15-10, 08:37 AM
Run it
tk1971
10-15-10, 09:53 AM
Why not order one just to have around and run with what you have?

tk
fietsbob
10-15-10, 11:59 AM
+1 do both , order a spare and run with what you have, and be ready for the next mechanical problem.