Veganbikes,

For the love of this BF community, please just move on to another thread....

In all honesty, without any disrespect, I sincerely do not feel that I have received any useful feedback with respect to your comments. At this point, we are BOTH simply wasting time... I release you from any obligation to assist me any further with my question. There is no resentment or hard feelings but let us not beat this issue to death.

As for the need to practice working on the bike, I am quite capable and is very proficient. I don't need any additional time wrenching on my bike. I simply choose to spend my valuable time on other more important things that I have to do. These back and forth commentary are not one of them and definitely, NOT constructive or beneficial to either one of us.

Let just agree that you and I have different approach to doing things. As an engineer, I am trained to think outside of the box and I am a bit more analytical about 'processes' for tackling a problem. I don't necessary feel the need to jump right in to 'wrench' on something to solve a question. If I can sit back and figure a way for getting a problem solved more efficiently, I will do that. If this means, asking the community of BF for help with their knowledge and experience with this specific question so be it. That however, does not mean that I expect someone to work on their bike to get me that information. For experience bike tourers, having a 'spare derailleur hanger' in their repair kit is not usual. I'm hoping someone in the community with my same bike have already explore this question and would know the answer.

It's that simple. Let's not complicate things.

Hence, I am seeking that rare unicorn for information.

And if you don't have it, move on..... There is no offense taken for not being able to answer my question.

I wish you peace, joy, and many happy hours on your bike.