2007-04-09 03:50:51 · 4 answers · asked by VICTORIA R 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
There should be no play in the bottom bracket before the back wheel moves. If you are able to turn the pedals without the back wheel moving for a while, you may have a problem with your freehub body or cassette - depending on what kind of bike you have.
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2007-04-09 04:16:01 · answer #1 · answered by Jay P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just to be clear: the bottom bracket is the axle/bearings where the pedal cranks meet and turn. If you take each pedal in opposite hands and jiggle, there should be zero "play" or wobble side to side. It should only rotate smoothly in the normal pedaling/coasting direction.
If not, it either needs adjustment or replacement.
So if it passes that test, the chain transmits pedaling force to the cogs/freewheel/cassette at the back wheel. It's ok to have a small bit of free play there (in the direction of pedaling), but less than a quarter-revolution of the cog (usually a lot less). If it fails that test, it also needs repair or replacement.
In either case, repair/replacement requires special tools and knowledge, you should take it to the bike shop and get an estimate.
Scott
2007-04-09 07:32:56 · answer #2 · answered by scott.braden 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-04-09 04:15:40 · answer #3 · answered by rgundberg 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-04-09 03:57:03 · answer #4 · answered by chav69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋