how do i remove the drop out / hanger on my GT IDXC?!

MikeyCGT
MikeyCGT Posts: 30
edited August 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
Bent it today! :oops: :roll:

Now I'm really struggling to remove it! :roll:

Heres what it look likes...if it helps?!

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Thanks in advance folks ;)

Also could anyone tell me what kind of hanger it is so i can get a replacement!

Thanks again!

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    undo the bolt. it is just like a chain ring bolt.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • MikeyCGT
    MikeyCGT Posts: 30
    hi
    thanks for the reply...i've tried undoing the bolt but it just spins and so does the ring (with 2 slots in) on the back?!
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    so stop the slot moving, just like you would with a chainring bolt.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • MikeyCGT
    MikeyCGT Posts: 30
    :oops: feel like a complete novice...I am!
    is there a special way of doing this?!

    sorry about the dumb q's!
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    have a read on park tools and read about replacing chain rings.

    But is it that hard to stop it rotating?
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • MikeyCGT
    MikeyCGT Posts: 30
    nicklouse wrote:
    have a read on park tools and read about replacing chain rings.

    But is it that hard to stop it rotating?

    yes! :lol:
  • irony
    irony Posts: 43
    Put some penetrating oil on it - use a screwdriver and if that doesn't work use this;

    http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/product/105190.html
    2750921120_2950536dcb_s.jpg
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    When and if you get the old one off, take it with you to LBS to get the new one. LBS is the best bet with this as some of the GT hangers are very alike with just some profiling on the reverse different.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • Papa Smurf
    Papa Smurf Posts: 776
    When you do get it off go to your LBS and ask if they can get it in, plus find out the exact one it is you want. The compare prices with the shop and here:
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Cate ... goryID=627
    If the bike shop is a few quid cheaper it's still worth considering delivery time...
    I say that because my lbs is more useless than a squid is at mountain biking.. I waited 3 weeks for my frame hanger from them, gave up in the end and got it crc the next day.
    Specialised Hardrock
    Gt I-Drive XCR5

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