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Derailleur Hanger: What It Is, Why It Bends and How to Protect It

Latest · 09/08/2026

Derailleur Hanger: What It Is, Why It Bends and How to Protect It

The derailleur hanger is the fuse in your drivetrain: a part designed to bend before the impact reaches the frame or the derailleur. We explain what it is, how to tell if it's bent,...