05-27-2010, 12:02 AM
Hi all,
I was recently riding my bike home from school when I suddenly noticed that there was no effort required to turn the pedals. Thinking my chain had jumped off I stopped and inspected my bike to realize that in fact it was still on both the front and rear gears. Instead, when I turn the pedals the entire rack of rear gears (7 speed bike) spins on the axle without turning the wheel. Is this rear wheel totally busted or is it fixable? I need the bike to continue to function for another two weeks before I move across the country so temporary fixes are fine! Please help!
I was recently riding my bike home from school when I suddenly noticed that there was no effort required to turn the pedals. Thinking my chain had jumped off I stopped and inspected my bike to realize that in fact it was still on both the front and rear gears. Instead, when I turn the pedals the entire rack of rear gears (7 speed bike) spins on the axle without turning the wheel. Is this rear wheel totally busted or is it fixable? I need the bike to continue to function for another two weeks before I move across the country so temporary fixes are fine! Please help!