Setup, Compatibility & Care
Compatibility:
This mech hanger is exclusively designed for the Calibre Lost Lad Lass bike model. Ensure your bike is indeed a Calibre Lost Lad Lass before purchasing.
Setup/Installation:
- Ensure the bike is securely supported, either in a bike stand or upside down.
- Shift the rear derailleur to the smallest cog (highest gear).
- Carefully remove the rear wheel.
- Unscrew and remove the old or damaged mech hanger from the frame dropout. It is usually attached by one or two bolts.
- If the old hanger has seized, apply a penetrating lubricant and allow it to soak.
- Clean the mounting surface on the frame dropout.
- Align the new hanger with the mounting holes.
- Install the new fixing bolts provided (or reuse original if specified and in good condition), tightening them securely but without over-torquing.
- Reinstall the rear wheel.
- Check derailleur alignment and adjust if necessary.
Care:
- Periodically check the hanger for any signs of bending or damage, especially after a crash or hard impact.
- Keep the mounting bolts clean and properly tightened.
- If you experience persistent shifting issues, inspect the hanger for subtle damage that might not be visually obvious.