That is a very curious braking mechanism you have there.
If the derailleur hangar is bent, that's an easy fix for a well-equipped bike shop. Park actually makes a tool for that.
If the mech cage is bent, just toss it. Bending one back into a serviceable position is possible, but I think bending one back into its proper alignment involves sacred words spoken under a full moon.
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07-20-2008, 01:14 AM #1
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07-20-2008, 08:41 AM #2
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Isn't this about what happened to Duck on Wheels BF (Bike Friday)?
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07-22-2008, 08:50 AM #3
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What I want to know is, when you shifted into your granny on the steep hill and the derailleur got caught in your spokes, did you FALL? I can't imagine you stayed upright!
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07-22-2008, 07:13 PM #4
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Thanks for the kind words, all
My bike's in the shop, getting a new derailer and hanger thingy. But they said the spoke is actually fine, so that's good!
Amazingly, I was able to click out in time to avoid falling when the bike came to a stop going up the hill. I wasn't going very fast, so it wasn't a big stop. But I was lucky to be able to click out in time!
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