[RBW] Rear derailler hanger threading issues

2020-03-11 Thread ian m
I have a first gen Clem, bought as frame and built up in 2015. I don't remember if I had issues installing the derailler at that time, and I haven't removed it since. HOWEVER, tonight I had a bear of a time getting the derailler back on and am worried I completely chewed up the threading. It re

[RBW] Rear derailler hanger threading issues

2020-03-11 Thread Ray Varella
Is it cross threaded? Did the derailer seat nice and square to the dropout. Ray -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr..

[RBW] Rear derailler hanger threading issues

2020-03-11 Thread 'Tom Matchak' via RBW Owners Bunch
Wheels Manufacturing makes an insert for replacing stripped derailleur hanger threads. Called a “Dropout Saver” or “Derailleur Hanger Saver”, it is widely available, at about $22 for a pair. You drill out the damaged thread with a 15/32” bit, slip the flanged and threaded insert into the hole fr

[RBW] Rear derailler hanger threading issues

2020-03-11 Thread Joe Bernard
If it's in there tight and straight I think you're ok. I've owned/fiddled with a few of these frames and always find that hanger to be a bugger. I think the paint is thick in there and you sure feel it screwing the derailer in, I've scared myself a few times thinking I've done something wrong.