Hi,
I'm new to bicycle repair, so I'm not sure if I'm even posting this issue in the correct section.
I have a problem with my bike, and I'm not sure if it's related to the chain, chainring or sprockets. If I pedal with too much pressure, the pedals just jump forward without moving the wheels at all. It kind of sounds and feels like the gears are being shifted, but that's not what's happening. It makes it difficult to accelerate fast or climb up hills.
I need to slowly and gradually build up speed and use momentum to get over hills. It's also very difficult to start from a standstill since it takes a lot of force to get moving.
Does anyone happen to know what could be causing this problem? I don't even know what part of the bike is doing this yet, and any help would be appreciated, Thanks!
-Lee
Hi jelee. We need much more info. Is it a single-speed, multi-speed? 1, 2 or 3 rings up front? That kind of thing. If you could provide a pic, that would be ideal.
Wheelies don't pop themselves. (from a QBP fortune cookie)
Agreeing with Rob 100% there could be a few different problems. I was going to take a couple guesses in the dark, but that would not be fair to anyone. However this is very interesting and very educational not only for you, but for us as well.
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
Yeh and we are having this conversation with a hit and ran poster among ourselves. IMO let it be. I am not up for guessing why "my bike does not work." No one is listening it seems............Yeh I am mean and grouchy.
Never Give Up!!!
@Xerxes
D: yea.. the thing is in pretty bad condition and I was under the impression that it'll need a complete makeover.
unfortunately the good news isn't for me, haha. I bought this thing used last week! >__< But I've never done bike repairs before, so it's a nice project where I feel i'll learn a lot.
Finland ya? Cool. IMO before you start replacing everything find out what the problem is first. Than decide how much you need to change. Yes theoretically everything should be changed in practice and on budget the broken thing gets replaced. Also clean and service all the bearings , wheel, crank, steering head, cables and adjust all. Take the time to go through the bike and it will serve you for a long time.
BTW check the repair guide on the top of the page for excellent how too info.
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Now I can throw in my 2cents worth. Change the chain, replace all the cables, and take off clean and lube the moving parts.
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
(09-11-2012, 07:19 PM)Bill Wrote: Now I can throw in my 2cents worth. Change the chain, replace all the cables, and take off clean and lube the moving parts.
Did wanna add to my 2cents (makes it 2 and 1/2 now) that getting the chain 1st will definitely tell if the cassette/freewheel and crankset needs replaced.
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
(09-11-2012, 04:23 AM)xerxes Wrote: Looks to me like the whole drive train is really worn, ...
xerxes. That has to be the understatement of the year! Look at pic #5 and the room between the inner plates and the rollers of the chain. That was worn out loooong ago.
Sorry to say, jelee but, you need a new drivetrain.
Wheelies don't pop themselves. (from a QBP fortune cookie)
Lee update your Bio as to where are from, If you are lucky enough to live close I have some sweet bikes to choose from. Its a give and take at this point. you need a crankset, chain, rear cluster for a start.
at that point I would do a Bottom bracket, possibly rear derailluer. the complete drivetrain is worn out no doubt.
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Thanks George, ye he needs a new bike for sure. Now I feel bad that I have bikes just to have bikes. You are right, just like some magazines I mainly just look @ the pics and try to figure the rest out later !
There are two kinds of people in the world, "Those who help themselves to people, and those who help people!"