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flying finn
09-04-07, 01:41 PM
My bike's pedal and chain are started to moving without pedaling. So I could not ride my bike anymore. Is there anyone has any idea what is wrong with my bike? thanks

BetweenRides
09-04-07, 01:49 PM
My bike's pedal and chain are started to moving without pedaling. So I could not ride my bike anymore. Is there anyone has any idea what is wrong with my bike? thanks

It's haunted....

Seriously, your freewheel probably needs to be overhauled/cleaned.
flying finn
09-04-07, 01:59 PM
So, do I need to change whole backwheel?

Stacey
09-04-07, 02:20 PM
No, just pull the rear wheel off and flush out the freewheel with WD-40. You should see all kinds of gnarly stuff come running out. Try spinning the freewheel backwards and alternately spraying, it should free up for you. let it sit a day or two for the WD to evaporate then lube with oil. Not the perfect method, but it will work.

For perfection either complete disassembly and cleaning or replacement is required.
flying finn
09-06-07, 06:06 PM
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/8347/middlewheeldn5.png

I took the rearwheel off and the middle part of wheel appears like this. Spraying WD-40 and cleaning the wheel is enough?
Stacey
09-07-07, 10:54 AM
Ooooo... That doesn't look right. I think a trip to the bike hospital is in order. :(
04jtb
09-07-07, 02:35 PM
looks like its cross threaded to me. I had that trouble on one of my bikes and cant get the tool in to remove it
roadfix
09-07-07, 02:57 PM
You haved a fixed gear bike, my friend.