Gear Hanger

CraigXXL
CraigXXL Posts: 1,852
edited January 2010 in MTB workshop & tech
Just got back from a ride unfortunatley I went down heavy on some ice bending the gear hanger. I managed to straighten it up so the bike was rideable less a few gears and crap shifting. Is it possible to straighten it or best just to replace it?

Also managed to crack the face plate on the stem so I'll have to the Hope or Thomson one now. Didn't notice the crack until I was cleaning it down.
GT Force 1.0

Evil Sovereign

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  • GHill
    GHill Posts: 2,402
    LBS might be able to straighten it for you (I believe there's a special tool).
  • biff55
    biff55 Posts: 1,404
    GHill wrote:
    LBS might be able to straighten it for you (I believe there's a special tool).

    hammer.
    :D
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    yes it is posible.

    see Parktools or my tales from a workshop.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    biff55 wrote:
    GHill wrote:
    LBS might be able to straighten it for you (I believe there's a special tool).

    hammer.
    :D
    No.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • CraigXXL
    CraigXXL Posts: 1,852
    That was quick. I was more concerned that the metal would be fatigued and may fail on a ride if I straighten it but I may just take it to the LBS as I am short on time due to work. At least I then know it will be sorted for my next ride.
    GT Force 1.0

    Evil Sovereign
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    it may fail or be too bent but you don't know until you see it or try.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • CraigXXL
    CraigXXL Posts: 1,852
    After looking at the "tales from the workshop" thread I think I'll get a new hanger, straighten the current one and keep it as a spare. If I can't get the shifting sorted then I'll take the bike to LBS as the hanger mount on the frame must be damaged and need aligning.

    Mine wasn't anywhere near as bad as the Marin in the above thread.
    GT Force 1.0

    Evil Sovereign
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    good plan.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown

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