Originally Posted by
JonathanGennick
You might just need a new hanger. The derailleur hanger is usually a separate, aluminum piece that the derailleur bolts to. The hanger is made to bend first. Based on your description of what happened, I would check the hanger alignment. A special tool is needed. Any bike shop will have one.
Thanks! I'll inspect that part, and likely plan to take it into the shop.