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[Closed] Sorry - but anyone got a spare 142mm dropout for a Mega?

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Sorry to put this in here but I've got my first ever race (UKGE Rd4) in a few weeks and have just bent and nearly destroyed my dropout. Its ridable but doesn't change gear properly and one more hit and it'll be a goner. I can't find stock anywhere and the best hotlines can say is "August" 😕

Has anyone got a spare they could sell me please?


 
Posted : 09/07/2014 11:41 am
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Bump - anyone?


 
Posted : 09/07/2014 2:59 pm
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The whole drop out? Or the hanger? I also didnt realise they were universal! Even then there is shimano or DT isnt there?


 
Posted : 09/07/2014 3:09 pm
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The DS dropout has the hanger built in to it


 
Posted : 09/07/2014 3:15 pm
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might be worth giving BETD a call.


 
Posted : 09/07/2014 3:20 pm
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BETD?

Edit: just googled it - can't see any nukeproof dropouts on their site


 
Posted : 09/07/2014 3:49 pm
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Cant believe you have to replace the whole drop out... Give nukeproof a call? Borrow a bike? I have plenty of hangers, all for PMW 142x12 drop outs though.


 
Posted : 09/07/2014 4:20 pm
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that's why it might be worth calling them.

Could you get a 135 dropout and have it trimmed down? I assume the sticky outy bit is just a bit wider or is the axle a larger diameter?


 
Posted : 09/07/2014 4:24 pm
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My mate had the same predicament and entered up buying a 135 and having it milled out so he had one for the mega, he could not get one anywhere (betd included)


 
Posted : 09/07/2014 5:40 pm
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My wheels have adaptors for both 135mm and 142mm, so I might end up having to buy a whole 135mm dropout kit and maxle (about £80 altogether!)

It seems nukeproof don't supply enough of these for some reason. I wonder of they're all with the guide companies in France?


 
Posted : 09/07/2014 6:16 pm
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Try Nirvana Cycles in Westcott..


 
Posted : 09/07/2014 6:22 pm
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Nirvana have one in stock but..

"We don't do mail order as it can be a real hassle if it's the wrong part"

😯


 
Posted : 10/07/2014 11:42 am
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Thanks for the heads-up re Nirvana. I persuaded them to send me one out - I think it was the only one in the country!


 
Posted : 17/07/2014 5:41 pm
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Good stuff...


 
Posted : 17/07/2014 7:20 pm