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I adjusted the indexing cable to wrong direction, ended up getting the derailleur stuck in the wheel and bent off. I am a moron, I know.

Now, I obviously need to replace the derailleur arm, how about the chain and can you see any damage on the rest of the derailleur? The pulleys spin just fine, cable seems fine. Is there any specific damage I should look for?

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[โ€“] Iconoclast@feddit.uk 2 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

I've muscled mine back straightish multiple times. Good as new.

Good to hear, as I definitely can't afford a completely new derail haha. I ordered a new hanger, just have to wait and see if it's enough