Originally Posted by wrench
I talked to the Scott rep at the shop today, so we had a close look at the CR1. He said that,like Trek, Scott specify a non-replaceable hanger on top end road bikes for solidity and crisp gear changing. If you trash it they welcome you to call them and the warranty dept will help you with a crash replacement frame or re-bonding of a new dropout into the frame. If you are the original owner of the bike, don't worry just ride. Contact Scott if you have any further questions.They will be pleased to answer them. We have never had anyone bend either a CR1 ot Trek OCLV hanger yet!
The solidity/crisp shifting argument sounds like total bollocks. And you mean to say if a stick goes up into my rear mech and cracks the hanger or a stay, the Scott people will replace the frame for a nominal price?
I think a replacable hangar is a good idea on an Al or carbon bike.