Bent my cage - replaceable?

[kgreene10]

Somehow I managed to bend the cage on my DA 7800 rear derailleur. Must be the monster watts, obviously. Anywho, is the cage replaceable and if so, anyone know where I can get one? Thanks.

[pitcrew]

Yes, they are replaceable. Is it the inner, outer or both?

[oldpotatoe]

Somehow I managed to bend the cage on my DA 7800 rear derailleur. Must be the monster watts, obviously. Anywho, is the cage replaceable and if so, anyone know where I can get one? Thanks.

Inner plate-Y5V5 98000

Outer plate-Y5V5 08000

If there is a part number, there is a part. Have a LBS contact shimano, USA

[Pete Serotta]

Peter (Oldpotatoe), thanks as always you are a friend and valued contributor to the forum.

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PETE (Serotta)

[kgreene10]

Thanks guys, that's great info. But now I think I may have a bigger problem. The wrench at my LBS said the derailleur cage is bent, but on closer inspection, I think it's actually the dropout itself! I wonder if that can be straightened.

[TAW]

Thanks guys, that's great info. But now I think I may have a bigger problem. The wrench at my LBS said the derailleur cage is bent, but on closer inspection, I think it's actually the dropout itself! I wonder if that can be straightened.

Yes, an easy process. Your LBS can do a rear hanger alignment that should fix the problem if there's no "serious" damage other than just bending. Should cost $15 or so.

[rice rocket]

If you're a DIYer...

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I'm a chronic hanger bender, I should probably just fork up and get my own.

[jpw]

What's the hanger made of? Aluminum? There could be trouble ahead.

[kgreene10]

Thanks, but it's not the hangar that's bent. It's the dropout on the frame. Can that also be bent back into alignment?

[rice rocket]

If the dropouts are bent, your wheel would probably be unable to turn...

What's your LBS doing on this? Why not let them do what they do?

[kgreene10]

You're right -- I should just go back downtown to the LBS. Of course, that takes all the fun out of bicycle-induced hysteria.