The derailleur hanger is small and inconspicuous, but has an important task: it holds the rear derailleur to the frame.
Small component, big effect. There are some important tips on the subject of derailleur hanger and TOUR provides everything you need to know about this important small part here.
The derailleur hanger is small, but a central part of the road bike: it fixes the rear derailleur to the frame. Its precise alignment is essential for clean shifting and to ensure that the rear derailleur does not get caught in the rear wheel.
Level of difficulty for talented hobby mechanics
Tool
- Shifter eye straightening tool
- Allen key
- Link ruler
Auxiliary materials
- Screw adhesive
- Grease
- Rags
The detailed workshop instructions with these topics can be found below as a PDF download:
- Checking and aligning the derailleur hanger
- Replacing the derailleur hanger and preventing noise
- Tips (chain reaction, check, thread, prevention)
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