Damaged rear hanger. Help.

[Jimbob_1978]

Bought a bike from the forum from a now banned member and received it with a damaged rear hanger (non replaceable sort) due to piss poor packaging. It was shipped from Poland so sending it back will be pricey. Its a steel frame and the rear end is chromed, its a LOOK 233, i`m guessing i can get it welded but how much of the chrome is gonna be destroyed?

Has anyone on here had to deal with this problem?

 

[Ian Raleigh]

Frame must have really been dropped hard to cause that damage?

A quality cycle frame maker like Mercian Cycles or Edison Cycles would weld that up and not much chrome would go bluey/yellow.

The repairer needs to wrap the tubes with damp cloth's to stop heat build up.

What an arse who ever packaged that up i'd want to smash his face in :evil:

You still got the shite packaging ? Would like to see it :shock:

 

[Midlife]

I'd rather have the whole dropout replaced and properly re-brazed...no chance of a chrome rear end though

Shaun

 

[mattsccm]

From a metal work point of view its an easy and strong fix. Just ask around for a decent welder. Can't speak for the chrome though.

 

[Robbied196]

Must have been a very heavy impact to break like that :shock:

Email that photo around the frame builders for a quote, although I would guess they will all say it needs a new drop out which will be around £70 :?

Did you pay as paypal gift?

 

[Jimbob_1978]

I had the sense to pay with standard paypal thankfully. I think the best coarse of action will be to get a quote from a professional frame builder/repairer and claim back through paypal.

If anyone can recommend anyone I'd be very grateful.

 

[Robbied196]

I had the sense to pay with standard paypal thankfully. I think the best coarse of action will be to get a quote from a professional frame builder/repairer and claim back through paypal.

If anyone can recommend anyone I'd be very grateful.

I'd try these as a starting point, but email the photo for a better quote

http://www.ellisbriggscycles.co.uk/renovations.php
http://www.merciancycles.co.uk/

 

[bm0p700f]

I would also replace the whole dropout/hanger and get a replaceble one this time.

 

[Apple Tree]

As others have said, it is not just the gear hanger but the whole dropout that needs replacing. If you cannot get it chromed maybe get a stainless steel replacement which will sort of match.
Go to one of the few steel frame specialists eg Mercian (Midlands), Bob Jackson (North), Charles Roberts (London).

 

[bm0p700f]

There are more frame speialist than those listed above. The above are expensive.

There is Ken baker in Colchester or there is a chap who I use for all frame work in Bury St. Edmunds. The latter is is cheaper and work of the same standard. Also I know him well.