rear derailleur problem

[rich p]

My twat of a b-in-law cycled into the back of me yesterday and has bent the rear hanger. Should I attempt to straighten it myself or take it to my reliable lbs for an experienced mechanic to do it?

I'm nervous because if it breaks the bike is worthless. It's a Scott CR1 and the ali hanger is joined diectly to the carbon stays.

 

[mickle]

My twat of a b-in-law cycled into the back of me yesterday and has bent the rear hanger. Should I attempt to straighten it myself or take it to my reliable lbs for an experienced mechanic to do it?

I'm nervous because if it breaks the bike is worthless. It's a Scott CR1 and the ali hanger is joined diectly to the carbon stays.

Really? Are you sure there are no fixings anywhere? Try taking the wheel out.

 

[Steve Austin]

Its got a replaceable hanger. two little bolts to undo it iirc

 

[mickle]

No, you're right, just found this discuss.

http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-95646.html

 

[mickle]

Ah Ha!


http://www.pedalon.co.uk/acatalog/scott_scale_hanger.html

 

[Steve Austin]

This is a cr1

I can see a replaceable hanger

 

[Steve Austin]

Is it possible (and unfortunate) that your model is an older one without a replaceable hanger?

 

[rich p]

It's a 2007 model but definitely doesn't have a replaceable hanger.

Mickle I can't quite imagine how that screw on emergency hanger works but it may come to that I suppose.

 

[mickle]

It's a 2007 model but definitely doesn't have a replaceable hanger.

Mickle I can't quite imagine how that screw on emergency hanger works but it may come to that I suppose.

if I underhend comprestand it correctly one smashes carefully saws off the bent hanger with an angle grinder a fine hacksaw blade and a blunt chisel, pile-drive a couple of accurately drill two new holes in the remaining ragged stump material and then mash on bolt on a new hanger with a lump hammer the bolts provided. Or something.

 

[mickle]

I'd be happy to install it for you.......

 

[rich p]

Hmmm, sounds dangerous. I'm really hoping that the lbs will be able to straighten it otherwise I'm in trouble.

The b-in-law is on a 3 day trip from Oz and in going into the back of me he has also bent the front wheel of the Spesh Allez I had lent him.

 

[fossyant]

Get the bugger to pay up..... a CR1 frame ain't cheap - can't believe it doesn't have a replaceable hanger....... ouch..double ouch.....

 

[Aperitif]

...lucky you're rich...