The cyclingtraining’s Podcast

How to Tell If Your Derailleur Hanger Is Bent (And How to Fix It)

September 7, 2026·5 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Your derailleur hanger is bent if the rear derailleur shifts poorly in one direction, hesitates going into the largest cogs, or if the derailleur cage is visibly not parallel to the cassette when viewed from behind. A hanger alignment gauge measures the hanger against the rim at four points and tells you exactly how far out it sits. Full Read ➡️ https://pacelinebikes.com/bent-derailleur-hanger/ How to improve your fTP:  Take the quiz and get your free plan ⬇️ https://functionalthresholdpower.com/how-to-improve-ftp/ Pressed for time but need to get that workout in? Here is your Time Crunch workout ➡️ https://functionalthresholdpower.com/app/optin.html

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