If you read this story, you know that I recently broke the rear derailleur hanger on my VeloBuild R-028 carbon fiber bike.
I’m not sure how many of these frames are out there, probably not millions. However; for those that have one, I have a piece of information that you may find useful someday.
The hanger is not an easy one to find and the folks at VeloBuild will be of no help in finding a new one. I’ve emailed twice asking for a source and/or information about what production bikes the hangar is from. All I get back is a comment that it will be a hard item to find. Thanks.
Useful info, right!?!?
Ok, the useful info is that the hanger is available. The first one I found by digging thru boxes of them at a bike shop. Since then, I have found them online. It is Hanger #96 on the DerailleurHanger.com site. Note that it is NOT #61 which looks similar but does not have threaded mounting holes and will not work.
They are also listed on eBay but be careful about the two small mounting holes. Most of the ones available are countersunk from the ‘back’ and are not threaded – this can be difficult to see from the photos displayed.
I hope this is of help to someone.
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