Dropout hanger fixing bolt missing

jsisidore
jsisidore Posts: 123
edited July 2017 in The workshop
Is it relatively safe to commute without it until the new one arrives? As I see it the axle nuts hold the hanger in place. Now that I think about it I should've ordered a spare one as well.

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  • whyamihere
    whyamihere Posts: 7,695
    Maybe. There's lots of different styles of attaching the hanger - Some would be fine, others would be risky. What bike is it? A picture may help as well.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Indeed, it depends on the style of hanger/bolt(s) you have really, some are held very well in place by the axle nut/QR, others are not.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • jsisidore
    jsisidore Posts: 123
    Mine was held well in place after all.