Elliot Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Hey all,probably a stupid question, but is there any harm in running a gu le frame without mech hanger? I have a 74kingz tensioner and on my old frame I cut down the hanger so it was still on the frame, but I have just bought a frame off here without a hanger, any point in buying a hanger just to cut it down?Ta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 If the dropout is slimmer where the hanger sits in, it'll tend to flare without the support of the hanger. I tried it with my old base and the dropout stretched loooooads within a few days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Fel Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 I wouldn't recommend it myself like mate. The material is really thin without the mech hanger. Might be worth asking if anyone has got a broken one and seeing if they will send it to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted October 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 (edited) The frame has arrived and is sitting waiting to be put together in my room, so as I am the impatient f**k that I am, I recon I'll just get a hanger off tarty!Cheers for the advice guys, appreciate it!! Edited October 22, 2008 by Elliot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 I've been hangerless on my Zoot for a few weeks now, and have yet to have any issues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 (edited) The frame is designed to be used with a hanger whether you run a mech or not. Failing to do so will void the warranty if something happens to the dropout.edit: More practical advice: riding without a hanger may have negative consequences but only after many weeks of use. It's not like you're going to break the dropout on the first ride. So order a hanger and put it on when it arrives, but in the mean time I think you're safe riding the frame as it is.The only problem you might encounter is that the hub axle will stick out of the frame making it impossible to screw down. If you're running a hub like a HD King which uses bolts to support the hub in the dropouts, you'll be fine. Edited October 22, 2008 by Inur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 When I snapped the hanger on my old zoo boa I tried to run without it (running perfect tension singlespeed so no tensioner) and found the rear wheel wouldnt tighten up because the QR axle end protruded past the aluminium and the QR cap tightened down on the axle not the dropout. Running a 74k type tensioner on my bike and have since chopped the mech hanger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deonn h Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Ive ad no hanger on my 07 gu whilst running 74 kingz for ages , didnt really see that it could be a problem It will be fine for how ever long you wont have a dropout for im sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted October 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 I'm running a ck hd so getting the wheel tight on the dropout wouldn't be an issue. Neither would warrenty, as the frames second hand anyway. After hearing everyone opinions I ended up just geting a hanger. For the sake of a £7 part it seems pointless not, plus the frames not quite ready to be built up yet; I still need to find myself a hope headset as my old frames integrated one won't fit.Thanks for the advice all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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