08-04-2009, 12:11 PM
Hi all... first time poster here.<br />
I am definitely not a bike no it all... at all. I have been trying to teach myself slowly because I have an old heavy schwinn varsity and I was going to try and build myself a new fixie/or re-haul the varsity this winter.
Problem is I don't think I can wait that long. See, I deliver for a well known sandwich shop chain and I need a bike fast. I have already put some money into my varsity, but i think I have grown sick of that...Or maybe not.
I cant even begin to tell you the technical name of the problem that is occurring. BUT i can explain it! When I'm pedaling it is making creaky noises so i thought no big deal...it's rusted. So a couple days later I was pedaling along and it seemed like the cranks weren't moving the chain wheel. So I was pedaling but nothing was moving. My pedals at this point also can not go backwards like they once could without a heavy push unless I am moving, then it is a bit easier. So it seems like i could ride this, if i want to hear loud noises and get a real work out..but I don't think I want that.
So my question: First off what is the problem? and is it worth fixing on a heavy varsity if I want to turn around and re-haul or built a lighter bike come winter?
all comments and help are appreciated... thanks, zak
I am definitely not a bike no it all... at all. I have been trying to teach myself slowly because I have an old heavy schwinn varsity and I was going to try and build myself a new fixie/or re-haul the varsity this winter.
Problem is I don't think I can wait that long. See, I deliver for a well known sandwich shop chain and I need a bike fast. I have already put some money into my varsity, but i think I have grown sick of that...Or maybe not.
I cant even begin to tell you the technical name of the problem that is occurring. BUT i can explain it! When I'm pedaling it is making creaky noises so i thought no big deal...it's rusted. So a couple days later I was pedaling along and it seemed like the cranks weren't moving the chain wheel. So I was pedaling but nothing was moving. My pedals at this point also can not go backwards like they once could without a heavy push unless I am moving, then it is a bit easier. So it seems like i could ride this, if i want to hear loud noises and get a real work out..but I don't think I want that.
So my question: First off what is the problem? and is it worth fixing on a heavy varsity if I want to turn around and re-haul or built a lighter bike come winter?
all comments and help are appreciated... thanks, zak