Mike Kelly wrote:
> Hi all,
> I am on the hunt for a decent 531 or similar frame to build up into a
> commuting road bike, and am inexperienced in bike building.
> Looking at this fixie-fied Poyner bike -
> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/
> - the seller tells me that it can't be readapted into a geared bike because
> the derailleur hanger has been removed.
> Would it be possible to get a new derailleur hanger ("adapter claw" in
> Sheldon Brown-ese) that fitted into the axle slot?
> Thanks,
It is also quite doable to weld the ear back on, without messing up the paint much. However be aware that this might not be the only thing butchered, cablestops etc might me missing too
-- mvg
Marten Gerritsen
Kiel Windeweer
Netherlands