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05-14-14 | 09:59 PM

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FBinNY

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Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter

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Originally Posted by Panthers007

I agree with FB. Also I'd add that if it is bent, a good bike-shop shoud have a tool for straightening the hanger. If it's badly bent, I wouldn't suggest manually straightening it with a wrench, as many people do, as this could fatigue the metal. A small bend can be done this way - but leave a big bend to the shop with a DAG-1 or DAG-2 (Park Tool name for tools).

Have fun.

How does the specific tool used affect the issue of bending stress in the hanger? A bend is a bend is a bend.

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