Thread: Derailleur hanger alignment tool.
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Old 08-01-23 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Polaris OBark
Keep in mind that unless you have a good one (eg: Abbey tool HAG), there is going to be some slop.

Also, pick one spot on the rim to measure (perhaps where the valve stem is) so you aren't conflating wheel trueness with hanger alignment.
Or clean/grease/adjust the axle bearings, then True the Wheel, Before doing the Hanger align...
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