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Bent Rear Derailleur
#1
I'm trying to get an old MTB back on the road. It has been laying on its side for about 1 1/2 years and the rear derailleur is bent. When it is in 1st gear it rubs against the spokes. Can it be fixed or will I need a new one? Any help much appreciated. Thanks

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#2
If you don't have a derailleur alignment tool this is a good way to do it.

http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/fix/rhanger.htm


Make sure that you have the rear wheel installed so you don't bend the frame. Use a 10mm X 1 pitch bolt ( the longer the better), and make SMALL adjustments a little at at time.
Pete

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#3
Yeah, check if the hanger is bent first, since that is fixable. I don't think you can fix a bent derailleur. A replacement derailleur shouldn't be all that expensive, and would work better than something that is rusted and has been bent back into shape.

Change your cables and housings, too.
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#4
Purchase this:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=s9_dnav_bw_ir11_s?node=3494361&field-hidden-keywords=-gauge%20-cable&page=1&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&pf_rd_r=B557C9DA07764BB0A688&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1306413802&pf_rd_i=3404731

all call it good.
Nigel
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#5
looks like a new one to me, too damaged to repair, and as said before, check dropout for bending and thread damage before spending money!
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#6
(03-02-2012, 12:46 AM)nfmisso Wrote:  Purchase this:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=s9_dnav_bw_ir11_s?node=3494361&field-hidden-keywords=-gauge%20-cable&page=1&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&pf_rd_r=B557C9DA07764BB0A688&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1306413802&pf_rd_i=3404731

all call it good.

Sorry link should be:
http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-Tourney-TX35-Derailleur-Speed/dp/B003ZMH69S/
Nigel
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