Rear derailleur problem!
03-12-05, 10:32 AM
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Rear derailleur problem!
I just had a small crash with my bike: I fell and I think I might have damaged the rear derailleur. While pedalling the derailleur makes clicking noises and I can see that it's not at the right angle; could I just have "dis-adjusted" it or is something bent/broken?
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03-12-05, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Drunken Chicken
I just had a small crash with my bike: I fell and I think I might have damaged the rear derailleur. While pedalling the derailleur makes clicking noises and I can see that it's not at the right angle; could I just have "dis-adjusted" it or is something bent/broken?
:'(
:'(
03-12-05, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Al1943
Probably a bent hanger. Take it to a shop and have it aligned and derailleur adjusted.
03-12-05, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Drunken Chicken
Do you think they'll do it for free or does it usually cost money?
03-12-05, 12:55 PM
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YAY, after paying 'em a visit and waiting for 20 mins they fixed it for free. 
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Originally Posted by Drunken Chicken
YAY, after paying 'em a visit and waiting for 20 mins they fixed it for free.
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Originally Posted by Drunken Chicken
YAY, after paying 'em a visit and waiting for 20 mins they fixed it for free.
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