Mountain Biking - Please help!

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Diamond_Back_03
12-29-02, 07:28 PM
Sorry, this is like my 5th thread on my Diamondback Outlook, but there is a problem. How do i fix it, when i pedal and the crank arm sorta sticks. Its pretty hard to explain, it feels like little pebbles and stuck in the crank, WHEN THERE ISNT!!! It feels like the crank is grinding something....

PLeez help!!!

Thanx

Dirtgrinder
12-29-02, 10:42 PM
Since you just got it, it should be under warranty yet. I'd take it back to the shop where you got it. See if you can slip your chain off of the front chainrings. You might have to hold it off to the inside of the small ring. Then turn the cranks and see if it is still rough. If it is it's your bottom bracket. I shouldn't be bad already though since the bike is so new. If the cranks turn smoothly without the chain on, it's either the chain rubbing something or the rear hub has a problem. Either way, warranty should cover it.
sebring
12-30-02, 06:52 AM
Take it to the bike shop and have them fix it. It may be the chain needs to be cleaned and relubed as well. Since it's brand new, don't worry about doing anything yourself, just have the shop take care of it.

PeterG1185
12-30-02, 09:14 AM
hey sebring, weren't you saying before that it sometimes it's better to bike from a walmart than the LBS??? well this is why you dont