What is missing from this picture? Dropout-related question.

Posted on Sun 9th, April 2017

• #1

Benedict
There seems to be a piece missing from this dropout.
Any idea what it is and where I can find one?
Am I just going to have to replace the whole dropout?

The axle can move around loads, and when the bolt is tightened it sort of works its way out of the dropout.

This is an old Ridgeback, long-forgotten in a neighbour's shed. Please excuse the cobwebs...

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• #2

Dogs

Umm... the derailleur?
• #3

Benedict

True. But apart from that.
• #4

M_V

The (replaceable) hanger has been bent backwards a bit. The frame under it may be bent too.
• #5

Benedict in reply to @M_V

Ah so that's what's going on! Thank you.

I've found a replacement hanger. Do you think the new hanger would be strong enough to hold the axle on its own? Or do I need to bend the frame back for additional support?
• #6

dancing james in reply to @Benedict

If it is an aluminium frame that is bent then it is pretty much fucked.
• #7

Benedict in reply to @dancing james

It's aluminium 😭
• #8

Skülly

Clean it really well, look for cracks or deformed bits. If the frame looks ok, ride it.
• #9

Skülly

#notamechanic
• #10

Benedict in reply to @Skülly

👌🏼 thanks
• #11

M_V in reply to @Benedict

...do I need to bend the frame back for additional support?

Yup probably, but as Dancing James says, probably it's fucked.

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