Subject: Re: Stripped Dropout Posted by: Yeti on December 07, 2005 at 09:04:07: In Reply to: Re: Stripped Dropout posted by john on December 05, 2005 at 21:33:25:

Message: >>>>Is it possible to fix a stripped out dropout? >>>Sorry, I meant to say the hole where the derailleur is fastened to the dropout is stripped. How would I go about fixing that? >>I believe Wheels Manufacturing (?) makes a threaded "plug" which you can insert into an ENLARGED (i.e., drilled out) derailleur hanger. >>This can be a DIY project if you are mechanically handy; or, you can have your bike shop do it for the cost of parts (under $20) & labor ($_?_). >Some shops can also hela-coil the hanger. It's actually stronger than the original threads. Hela-coil? I've never heard of this. Is this expensive? Can most bike shops do this?