From the creative minds that brought you the Cable Cherry, Forager Cycles has done it again with another simple, elegant, and brilliant solution. Introducing Adams H.A.T. (Hanger Alignment Tool). This small but handy tool is simply an ultralight, emergency derailleur hanger alignment tool for repairing hangers damaged during a ride.(Photos / Forager Cycles)Bending your derailleur hanger mid-ride is a drag. With Adams H.A.T., you (and your friends) will have peace of mind knowing that this tool can get you shifting and back on the trail/road. How the H.A.T. WorksForager says, that their patent pending H.A.T. works by allowing you to attach your front thru-axle to your bent derailleur hanger, and use your axle and front wheel together to maximize leverage and control while straightening your hanger. The front wheel will also provide a much larger visual reference point during the procedure. If your front wheel looks to be parallel with your rear wheel, youre good to go. Just install the rear derailleur again, adjust your limit screws, and cable tension, and get back to riding. Adams H.A.T. Retail and SizesSince its designed for your front axle to thread into, youll need to make sure you get the right size for your bike. Currently, Forager offers three sizes for the following forks:12 x 1.5mm:Many (though not all) gravel forks. Enve, Fyxation, Lithic, and rigid forks using 12mm paragon machine works dropouts. If the Axle Finder doesnt give a result, use the Robert Axle Project12mm thread measuring template.14 x 1.5mm:15mm thru-axle Fox forks. *On fox forks, while the axle diameter is 15mm, the thread diameter is 14mm.15 x 1.5mm:15mm thru-axle Rockshox Forks, MRP, SR Suntour, and other brands.Retail: $36121.5141.5151.5Steps of InstallationRemove rear derailleurInstall H.A.T. into hangerRemove your rear derailleur from the derailleur hangerRemove your front wheel and thru-axle from the forkThread the H.A.T. into the derailleur hanger, ensuring that it sits flush against the hanger. Tighten to 3-5Nm, or about as tight as youd tighten a bell on your handlebar. If needed, remove the rear wheel and use a 4mm hex on the HAT to tighten. Then, reinstall the rear wheel.Insert your front thru-axle through the front hub, and thread the axle into the H.A.T. until it is hand-tight. If you only have one multi-tool, do not use it to tighten the axle into the HAT. If you use a tool to tighten the axle, you may need two tools to separate the axle from the H.A.T laterAlignmentHolding on to the front wheel with both hands, gently bend and straighten the derailleur hanger. The goal is to align your front wheel parallel to your rear wheel as close as possibleTip: Break off a small stick roughly the length of the gap between the two wheels, and use this as a visual aid to compare the gap at different points on the rim. The distance should be nearly the same when aligned.With your hanger aligned, remove the H.A.T. and reassemble the bike. Before you ride, position your rear wheel off the ground and check your shifting if needed, adjust your limit screws and barrel adjusterOnce youve checked your shifting, youre ready to rollCheck out all of the nifty, and ingenious items for sale by visiting the link below, you wont be sorry. ForagerCycles.comThe post Straighten Derailleur Hangers with Your Front Wheel Using Forager Cycles Adams H.A.T. appeared first on Bikerumor.