Forager Adam’s HAT (Hanger Alignment Tool)

$65.00

Adam’s H.A.T. (Hanger Alignment Tool) is an ultralight, emergency derailleur Hanger Alignment Tool for mid-ride repair. The H.A.T. offers the peace of mind that if you or a friend bends their hanger during a long ride, you can fix it well enough to get back on the trail and have fun.

Our patent-pending H.A.T. works by allowing you to attach your front thru-axle to the bent derailleur hanger, and use your axle and front wheel together to maximize leverage and control while straightening the hanger. The front wheel also provides a much larger visual reference: When your front wheel appears parallel to your rear wheel, you’re ready to reinstall your derailleur, adjust limit screws and cable tension as needed, and get back on the trail.

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To choose a H.A.T. , you’ll need to know the thread pitch of your front thru-axle. The best way to do this is to remove your front axle, and see if it is written on the axle itself.

If you are unsure, we highly recommend using the Robert Axle Project Axle finder Tool. Select “wheel only – front” and enter your bike details. Once you have a result, choose the H.A.T. that matches the axle in the axle finder.

For a general guide to the thread pitches we offer, see below:

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 doesn’t give a result, use the Robert Axle Project 12mm 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.

Still unsure? You can pick up an ever-useful Metric Thread Pitch Gauge for about $10 online or at your local hardware store. these are simple to use, and you can find a short, clear video on how to use them here.

Is your thru-axle something other than the above thread pitch? Please be patient, and subscribe to our mailing list (bottom of home page) to find out when new options become available. We’re working on solutions for common thru-axle styles we don’t currently support.

Please see the photos in the product description, and a full video walkthrough below. We also made these .PDF Instructions for you to download so you have them handy far from cell service 🙂 Keep in mind, Adam’s H.A.T. is a bikepacking tool, not a replacement for a $100 + shop alignment tool with a gauge. Once you’re finished with your ride, we recommend either replacing your hanger, or aligning it with a dedicated gauge. For a video demo and comparison to a professional shop derailleur alignment gauge, see below.

– Made in USA from High Strength 7075 Aluminum

– 12 x 1.5mm Weight: 18g

– 14 & 15 x 1.5mm Weight: 14g

– Derailleur Hanger thread pitch: M10 x 1.0mm

– Patent Pending

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