Titanium

markdavidhill
markdavidhill Posts: 279
edited June 2012 in Workshop
Is it usual to have to realign (occasionally) the rear derailleur hanger on a titanium bike. Mine is the Lynskey Sportive and the RDH is integral.
Team Madison Genesis Volare & Condor Super Acciaio

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  • topdude
    topdude Posts: 1,557
    Realign? do you mean"bend" back into a vertical position ?
    It certainly is not normal unless it gets knocked somehow.
    Never had to realign mine on a VN Euros.
    He is not the messiah, he is a very naughty boy !!
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Only if you crash lots...fortunately titanium is a very ductile material so even if you do have the misfortune to bend it, it should be possible to bend it back. I have three titanium frames, incl two CX (where you crash lots) and never needed to touch them.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • markdavidhill
    markdavidhill Posts: 279
    Monty Dog wrote:
    Only if you crash lots...fortunately titanium is a very ductile material so even if you do have the misfortune to bend it, it should be possible to bend it back. I have three titanium frames, incl two CX (where you crash lots) and never needed to touch them.

    Thank you all.

    My rear cassette and derailleur are running fine but just wondered what the score was should the need arise.
    Team Madison Genesis Volare & Condor Super Acciaio

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