My derailleur hanger cracked today while riding up a particularly steep climb. I had just rounded a switchback and dropped from the middle ring to the granny rear when it happened, I didnt roll 5 feet as I was probably going 3 MPH at the time. To my knowledge I didnt hit anything or smash the derailleur against a rock or stump. The derailleur cage was torn apart by the cassette at no time did the derailleur or chain come in contact with the spokes.
Could this sort of failure occur without smashing the derailleur? Is the stress of climbing really enough to cause such a failure? I bought the frame NOS 6 months ago for cheap it is a 1996 Giant ATX Team and was supposed to have been pretty good for its day.
What are your thoughts? I have 7 images to post that show a few angles and details.
Could this sort of failure occur without smashing the derailleur? Is the stress of climbing really enough to cause such a failure? I bought the frame NOS 6 months ago for cheap it is a 1996 Giant ATX Team and was supposed to have been pretty good for its day.
What are your thoughts? I have 7 images to post that show a few angles and details.