Pedals don't engage wheels

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Pedals don't engage wheels

cyclerUK Veteran Member

Joined: Jan 2009

Posts: 753

11-24-2009, 02:44 PM

It sounds like the freewheel hub in the rear wheel has broken.

Take it back to the shop where you bought it from and get it exchanged for a new bike.

Ride hard or ride home alone!

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