Originally Posted by berny
How many people have had to replace the d/hanger?? In 12years of social riding on and off road, and racing (not wanting to upset the crash gods)

I've never had to do it nor have any of the people I ride with, that I know of, though I think one needed straightening after a fall. Is it such an issue???
I've replaced the dropout on my MTB twice since I've had it... mainly due to crashes. I have several spares on hand. I even carry one in my CamelBak.