Mounting Rear Derailleur
 

I just bought a 81 schwinn sports tourer whith the cheap stamped dropouts. How does the deralilleur attach to the thing? There is a hole in the RD that looks like a small bolt goes through but none in the frame. Am I missing a part?

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=133884This should help
http://harriscyclery.net/product/various-manufacturers-rear-derailleur-derailer-adaptor-claw-963.htm


Edit: Sorry, the link doesn't work

so I should drill a hole in the frame?

No, you buy the thing brian linked to, though the link is broken. Click here. It bolts onto the dropout.

I figured it out. I just need to get bolt/nut and a big washer for the back.

It does not sound to me like you have figured it out. I strongly advise that you get the proper bracket if you want your bicycle to work well.

http://harriscyclery.net/product-lis...ler-parts-164/

See if this link works. You need an adapter claw. Most cheaper derailleurs are already mounted on one, so maybe a local shop has one they can give you.

And you need a clue of how to do this:

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=64

And what to check BEFORE to attach a claw and how to make it work:

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=39

Do it right. Or tell me where you're buying stuff - I'll buy stock!