No rear mech hanger

Hi,

What options do I have when there is no rear mech hanger on a frame, Is a frame like this just destined to go fixed, or is it pretty common?
I can see in this photo the mech is just attached to the axle, my frame doesn't seem to even have a hole for what looks like could be securing the mech here...

thanks,

Common on old frames, 60s and further back. Yes you need a bolt-on hanger like in the picture if you want to use a derailleur.

That little bolt on the hanger is just to stop the mech moving around the axle, it doesn't have a hole to go into, just sits in the dropout too. Amirite?

SJS sell a derailleur hanger for bikes without one. It sits on the axle and as Nelson pointed out, has an extra bolt that goes further into the dropout to keep it from spinning around.

Been asking a similar question here:
http://www.lfgss.com/thread47741.html

Ok thanks, looks like I'll need to drill the dropout though..

SJS sell a derailleur hanger for bikes without one. It sits on the axle and as Nelson pointed out, has an extra bolt that goes further into the dropout to keep it from spinning around.

Don't think that the small bolt is really necessary.
It all works well without.
Once the wheel nuts are tight enough, the reach mech or the bracket will not move more than necessary.
Don't drill the frame as long as it is not really needed.

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-Shimano-Shimano-Rear-Gear-Hanger-Bracket--Fixing-Bolt-420.htm

That bolt doesnt go in a special hole, just sits in the dropout to stop the mech pivoting when you change gear. You don't need to drill anything.

I see what you mean, it's just further back in the dropout. It does have long dropouts.

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-Shimano-Shimano-Rear-Gear-Hanger-Bracket--Fixing-Bolt-420.htm

Looks cheap but would do the job.

SJS likely have better things, but their website is still difficult to search through. They are a treasure trove of such spare parts though.

Agreed. They stock every Sturmey Archer spare for immediate dispatch, which is bloody impressive.