Anyone want a hanger tool😂
- Thread starter Kbrook
- Start date
Page may contain affiliate links. Please see terms for details.
Profpointy
Legendary Member
What is it supposed to be for?
I can't even guess, either from the picture or the term "hanger tool"
I can't even guess, either from the picture or the term "hanger tool"
Straightening your rear mech hanger when you bend it
Profpointy
Legendary Member
So why is it fixed to the handlebars?
And wouldn't a mole or adjustable spanner and a vice be easier
Yellow Saddle
Guru
- Location
- Loch side.
It looks like a RD hanger straightener that doubles up as a brake lever synch tool. It helps you get both levers at equal height. Quite a bit of lateral thinking in there. Now those fake bike fitters can obsess about one more thing.
presta
Legendary Member
I think that question is the whole point of the thread.
Big John
Legendary Member
It's a tool for not only straightening the hanger but seeing if it's out of line. If you're having trouble indexing the gears this'll tell you if the hanger might be causing the issue. They're easy enough to use if you know how and you can make your own with a bit of help from YT.
figbat
Former slippery scientist
- Location
- South Oxfordshire, UK
The hanger tool is more about determining if a hanger is bent and by how much and in which direction. It apparently can also be used to determine if brake levers are mounted at the same level.
Bristolian
Über Member
- Location
- Bristol, UK
Several YT channels have featured this recently - even Calvin at Park Tool. You can use the hanger tool to check that your brifters as aligned in both height, angle and distance potentially alleviating discomfort when riding.
So does this one have a means to attach it to the top of the steerer? Mine only has de M10 bolt.
Bristolian
Über Member
- Location
- Bristol, UK
Profpointy
Legendary Member
Ah I see. It's a jig to check alignment. Probably easier than bits of wood etc
Dogtrousers
Lefty tighty. Get it righty.
If you need a mech hanger alignment tool, and you also happen to be obsessive about the positioning of your levers it's a win.
Evil_Breakfast
Well-Known Member
As for brake lever 'alignment' what's wrong with a.....
Punkawallah
Veteran
But first check your bike is level.
