Crack in front derailleur hanger

Cyclewizard · 26-05-2014 08:12PM #1

Hi,

Iv developed a crack in the FD and while it's not causing a problem at the moment im guessing its only a matter of time. Is it possible to hacksaw the tab off and put a clamp on around it or is the metal base of the tab (2mm thick maybe) going to cause problems with a clamp as it's not completely flush?

Has anybody done anything similar before? It's an aluminium frame

Thanks

Zen0 · 26-05-2014 09:04PM

Looks like the base of that bracket could be an issue. I wonder could you epoxy that crack, after cleaning it out well to ensure adhesion.

Zen0 · 26-05-2014 09:04PM

Looks like the base of that bracket could be an issue. I wonder could you epoxy that crack, after cleaning it out well to ensure adhesion.

Cyclewizard · 26-05-2014 09:16PM

Zen0 wrote: »

Looks like the base of that bracket could be an issue. I wonder could you epoxy that crack, after cleaning it out well to ensure adhesion.

I didnt think of that, thanks!

GTDolanator · 26-05-2014 11:11PM

Grind it flush and put a clamp on mech!

Cyclewizard · 26-05-2014 11:21PM

GTDolanator wrote: »

Grind it flush and put a clamp on mech!

that was my original plan but theres a base maybe 2mm thick so i dont know if that will effect the clamp. grinding the base off wouldnt be possible I wouldnt have thought

Crack in front derailleur hanger

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