Originally Posted by mack_turtle

I wish derailer hanger alignment tools were more accessible. the Park one is $80 and worth every penny if it saves you from getting your derailer sucked into your spokes even once. but for most people, that seems like a lot of money for a tool that does just one thing. there are some alternatives from lesser known brands out there and I'd like to know how they compare for the home mechanic. I work on a lot of bikes for neighbors and that might be worth buying...