Originally Posted by
Panthers007
Always check the RD hanger-alignment if you've had an impact on the drive-side rear.Even 'dumping' a bike down on it's right (drive) side is often enough to throw the hanger out of whack. Once you've checked and cleared/fixed the hanger-alignment, run the RD through it's paces and make any adjustments then.
Totally agree.
Many people don't understand how easily they'll bend.
Putting it in the back of the car, drive-side down.
Laying it on the grass.
Trying to pedal-park it at a curb.
In a bike rack where other bikes come and go.
Etc., etc., etc.