I’ve been trying to get hold of a replacement mech hanger for my road bike but I’ve emeailed about 4 shops, all of whome have said they don’t stock giant parts and can’t get them. One can, but wants a very high amount and more than weeks lead time. I’d have thought most LBS or online shops would have suppliers of aftermarket ones to fit rather than rely on the giant originals?

eBay?

BETD?

coffeeking

I have a load of giant parts all in good condition that am selling at the mo. What are you after fella? I might have a mech hanger for you

+1 for BETD…..

Can’t find it on ebay, BETD don’t seem to do the same hanger, squiff – that’d be cool, it’s a “20” hanger I as far as I know:

I should double check it tonight but that’s what I was told, must admit I didn’t look at my own as I was so disgusted with it snapping off lol.

Ooh I lie, betd do have one – didn’t find it on my first search.
However, £20!? Jesus.

Ooh I lie, betd do have one – didn’t find it on my first search.
However, £20!? Jesus.

Believe it or not, £20 is reasonable for a hanger.

Believe it or not, £20 is reasonable for a hanger.

The last 3 hangers I’ve bought have been £4, £7 and £8 respectively in time. At £20 I could almost risk replacing the mech instead.

I’ve always paid between 15-20 notes for hangers…..

15 quid is average online for a hanger. Last one I snapped on my Trance I paid 22 quid from Nirvana in Westcott as they had one in stock and it was on the way home.

there’s an Israeli guy in ebay who sells mech hangers that are really well made and cheap (although I have a feeling they’re stronger than the mech which is a problem).

This bloke – http://stores.ebay.co.uk/CNC-Machined-Bicycle-Parts?_trksid=p4340.l2563

Heres mine

Hmm I’m not sure if that’s the same, I might have to take a few measurements and get back to you if that’s ok?

That’s fine, looking at them am sure it’s the same, just maybe one of them is a newer/updated version.

coffeeking – Member

At £20 I could almost risk replacing the mech instead.

The hanger’s designed to protect your frame not your mech…

This place is really slipping was a time that would have been the first reply.

The hanger’s designed to protect your frame not your mech…

I know that 🙂 But it would be easier to have a breakaway mech bolt or just a weak mech.

http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=7703&categoryID=819
is this it.
if so then shame on you, ‘giant mech hanger’ into google found it as the first entry.
😉

i went into my local GIANT dealer and bought a mech hanger for my mountain bike. 3 days later it arrived.

Perhaps GOING to a local bike shop is worth it? Giant is a massive make, and there are LOTS of dealers around.

Phone up one of the Giant Concept stores and ask them – there’s one in Twickenham.