Where the chain connects to the back tire, it spins. Sometimes it will peddal and move the bike, then the other times it will spin freely.
2007-04-10 10:49:08 · 4 answers · asked by Addy K 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
You either have a freehub that is very "gunked" up or just plain shot. Try some degreaser in the spocket area and see what happens. I suspect you will need a new freehub though.
2007-04-10 13:58:14 · answer #1 · answered by Jay P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, the other guys are right, you got yerself a fried freewheel. Not quite Crispy-fried, more like original-recipe-fried.
I wouldn't worry about trying to fix it. Just take it to a shop and get a new one put on. They're cheap, and it'll be guaranteed.
2007-04-11 02:04:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your bicycle needs lubrication with a fine grade oil. 'Sticky' oil will only worsen this problem. there is a possibility you will have to wash this mechanism out with gasoline but if you do this remove the tire first as petroleum destroys rubber.
2007-04-10 11:01:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
sounds like your freewheel (hub) is gone
take it to your local bike shop for a rebuild or a replacement
2007-04-10 13:17:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋