How To Align Your Derailleur Hanger | Bike Tech Tips

Is your bike not shifting correctly? It may be your derailleur hanger! Come along with us as Bike Gearhead Luke walks us through diagnosing the problem and determining whether you should repair or replace your hanger. Be sure to watch until at least 6:39 for an awesome trailside hack!

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0:00 – Intro
0:22 – What is a Derailleur Hanger?
1:34 – Symptoms and Causes of a Bent Hanger
2:25 – Should I Repair or Replace?
2:52 – How to Repair a Bent Hanger
6:39 – Secret Trailside Hack
8:09 – Important Note About Bending Aluminum
9:15 – How to Replace Your Derailleur Hanger
11:30 – Always Double Check the New Hanger!
12:07 – Outro

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