08-06-2009, 09:53 AM
Found my "old" spyder bike in the basement and was going to give it to my nephew. It's a single speed bike with coaster brake and front squeeze brake on the handlebar.
When I pedal it, it just free spins and doesn't move the rear wheel. When the coaster brake is applied, it free spins also in reverse and no brake pressure is applied. What can I do to repair this. I do have some mechanical abilities. Haven't taken it apart yet.
Can it be repaired by 'tightening" something or do I have to "buy" a part for a 30yr old bike? Bike in excellent condition, don't want just trash it because of this problem. HELP!
When I pedal it, it just free spins and doesn't move the rear wheel. When the coaster brake is applied, it free spins also in reverse and no brake pressure is applied. What can I do to repair this. I do have some mechanical abilities. Haven't taken it apart yet.
Can it be repaired by 'tightening" something or do I have to "buy" a part for a 30yr old bike? Bike in excellent condition, don't want just trash it because of this problem. HELP!