Rear derailleur is toast. A new one will get your bike functioning. If you’re only learning here, then go see your local bike mechanic.
Academic_Campaign_94 on
From here looks like a simple derailleur hanger issue, but I might be wrong. In any case it’s a very localized issue, no worries. The lesson here is to try and change gear before it gets steep, so you don’t do it while applying force. Lighter feet on the pedal during gear changes is a must for cheaper kits
_letsgochamp on
Hey! Bike isnt broken beyond repair, but definitely needs service. I’m guessing your lower limit was too low, and when you shifted to a lower gear, your derailleur got pulled into the spokes. You will definitely need a new hanger; I’m not sure about the status of the derailleur itself, though I’m guessing the cage is bent up.
Definitely fixable, just take it to a reputable mechanic and they’ll get you fixed right up!
SeaworthinessOne8302 on
To answer your question, yes. It’s broken.
idontlikethishole on
Rear derailleur made by MC Escher by any chance?
Yankee_Air_Polack on
at the absolute bear minimum, you’ll need to recalibrate your derailleur if you don’t have friction shifters.
Appears you might have sheared a hanger bolt or something, but the pic is at a poor angle and it’s impossible to tell.
dubbs36 on
How’d you get the beans above the frank?
AlanEsh on
Not enough info.
RukaErikaCh on
How did that happen ?
Well it’s time for a new derailleur, they are designed to be the weak point so you don’t break the frame and try at looks like a cheap low end one so it’s quite cheap to get a replacement for them
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How do I fix this?
This is impressive.
Your bike, overall, is fine. You will need a new rear derailleur and hanger though.
It’s fixable. Whether it’s fixable by you is another matter.
These are two videos to give you a starting point on what you’re looking for and to guide your research
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTYPHGWDE6E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-evSI2NLV4
Rear derailleur is toast. A new one will get your bike functioning. If you’re only learning here, then go see your local bike mechanic.
From here looks like a simple derailleur hanger issue, but I might be wrong. In any case it’s a very localized issue, no worries. The lesson here is to try and change gear before it gets steep, so you don’t do it while applying force. Lighter feet on the pedal during gear changes is a must for cheaper kits
Hey! Bike isnt broken beyond repair, but definitely needs service. I’m guessing your lower limit was too low, and when you shifted to a lower gear, your derailleur got pulled into the spokes. You will definitely need a new hanger; I’m not sure about the status of the derailleur itself, though I’m guessing the cage is bent up.
Definitely fixable, just take it to a reputable mechanic and they’ll get you fixed right up!
To answer your question, yes. It’s broken.
Rear derailleur made by MC Escher by any chance?
at the absolute bear minimum, you’ll need to recalibrate your derailleur if you don’t have friction shifters.
Appears you might have sheared a hanger bolt or something, but the pic is at a poor angle and it’s impossible to tell.
How’d you get the beans above the frank?
Not enough info.
How did that happen ?
Well it’s time for a new derailleur, they are designed to be the weak point so you don’t break the frame and try at looks like a cheap low end one so it’s quite cheap to get a replacement for them
How’d you get the beans above the sausage!