Mech hanger and chain link

[wiggydiggy]

My chain split and got stuck in my rear mech causing it to jam and snap the hanger, bugger.

I know my chain is 10 speed and <100 miles so I just want a chain link, but how do I know which will fit.

Same for hanger, how do I know which to buy. Wiggle have 1 hanger for 'various' genesis bikes but it doesn't look like mine.

Bike is Genesis Mantle 20, mech hanger is the original.

Any help appreciated!

 

[si_c]

Might be worth a quick email to Genesis about the Hanger, they should be able to advise precisely which one will be appropriate.

For the chain link, any 10 speed chain link will be OK. I tend to use either KMC or Clarks links depending on which is available locally. The latter you can usually get in Halfords.

 

[wiggydiggy]

Might be worth a quick email to Genesis about the Hanger, they should be able to advise precisely which one will be appropriate.

For the chain link, any 10 speed chain link will be OK. I tend to use either KMC or Clarks links depending on which is available locally. The latter you can usually get in Halfords.

Cheers I'll do that, it is the original hanger so if I can find details online first it'll save me an email.

 

[vickster]

Cheers I'll do that, it is the original hanger so if I can find details online first it'll save me an email.

Try a Genesis dealer or Freewheel, they are the main Madison distributors
0208 385 3400

https://www.freewheel.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=hanger&p=1

or a hanger specialist eg
https://www.rearmechhanger.com/product-category/genesis/

 

[wiggydiggy]

Try a Genesis dealer or Freewheel, they are the main Madison distributors
0208 385 3400

https://www.freewheel.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=hanger&p=1

Cheers. I think given the age <5 years I'm not going to find one off the shelf so to speak.

 

[vickster]

Cheers. I think given the age <5 years I'm not going to find one off the shelf so to speak.

Added another link

 

[wiggydiggy]

Added another link

Cheers. There's one in there which looks like a 90% match. Will need to take the picture outside to see how it might fit on the bike.

 

[Dogtrousers]

If the chain has failed then I might be considering a new chain. Depending on age and wear*. But any 10S split link should do.

This hanger looks similar, but similar may not be good enough

https://www.harryhallcycles.co.uk/m4b0s105p2177/GENESIS-Core-Gear-Hanger

* Edit- it's less than 100 miles. I missed that in the OP. But all the same I'd have a good look at it.

 

[T4tomo]

If the chain has failed then I might be considering a new chain.

agree, despite it being new, it may be defective. where did it split - was it a pin that failed or an outer plate?

you do occasionally get a duff chain.

EDIT Oh and if you reuse chain check for twists / damage on adjoining links to the one that failed.

 

[fossyant]

BETD are a big manufacturer of mech hangers !

 

[Dogtrousers]

agree, despite it being new, it may be defective. where did it split - was it a pin that failed or an outer plate?

you do occasionally get a duff chain.

Ooops. I missed the bit about the chain being new.

 

[Sharky]

This is another source that has been quoted on here in the past. Looks good, but never used them myself.

https://gearmechhanger.com/epages/950018694.mobile/?ObjectPath=/Shops/950018694

 

[wiggydiggy]

If the chain has failed then I might be considering a new chain. Depending on age and wear*. But any 10S split link should do.

This hanger looks similar, but similar may not be good enough

https://www.harryhallcycles.co.uk/m4b0s105p2177/GENESIS-Core-Gear-Hanger

* Edit- it's less than 100 miles. I missed that in the OP. But all the same I'd have a good look at it.

Thats pretty much an exact match thanks. £9 P&P though - ouch! That'll teach me to be more careful when changing gears.

agree, despite it being new, it may be defective. where did it split - was it a pin that failed or an outer plate?

you do occasionally get a duff chain.

EDIT Oh and if you reuse chain check for twists / damage on adjoining links to the one that failed.

I'm pretty certain the chain is fine and it was rider error - I was too hasty changing gears and put pressure on the chain and bent it. It actually didnt break on the bike just twisted out of shape then the mishapen link got trapped in the rear derailler and jammed.

All parts ordered now, hopefully all here by end of next week and I can fix it. Thanks All

 

[Sharky]

Hope you ordered two.
Having a spare almost gaurantees that you will never break it again!

 

[wiggydiggy]

Hope you ordered two.
Having a spare almost gaurantees that you will never break it again!

Hmm I might amend the order, its the first time I've ever done that though so maybe I'll just be more careful!