Today, for the first time in two years, the derailleur hanger in my bike broke after a silly and harmless fall.
I keep a plastic bag with a quick link and a spare derailleur hanger, but I almost never take it because, you know, I can’t be bothered. This morning I saw that bag by chance and I took it, and I went to do 100 km of single-track, paths and some tarmac as my wife is abroad with the kids and I never have a chance to do these long rides (neither I have the time to rest in the sofa).
In the middle of my ride, the thing broke. 50 km from home. Without trains (in the UK, many of them stop working during Easter), in the woods, without my wife to pick me up and most friends on holiday, getting my way back home with the bike would have been a real pain.
Instead, changing it was a breeze, and the bike worked as if nothing had happened. And I continued with my ride.
I just a wanted to share my story, and suggest that if you have a spare hanger and ride far away, take it with you, it can save your day. I’ll do always from now on.
Apologies in advance, English is not my first language
by Turbulent_Union_3639
2 Comments
I know what a Topstone broken derailleur hanger looks like when I see it. It broke and ruined my first serious tour through europe.
Make sure to buy three, one to replace the broken one, one as a spare to carry with you — and then the replacement spare!
cannondale. kind of expensive piece compared to other brands