Originally Posted by 2manybikes
Once in a while the pawls may get stiff and not engage, but if you pick up the back of the bike and drop the back wheel on the pavement you may loosen a couple and knock them into place. It's so quick you should always try that first. If it does not work nothing lost.
I do the same. I also carry a very small hammer during sub-zero rides. One good whack (Not a full swing just enough) on the end of spindle an your on your way
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