Chain slipping while freewheeling
09-22-13 | 02:34 PM
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Chain slipping while freewheeling
Hi,
I'm having a problem with the chain whilst freewheeling. It just slips and is very difficult to get back into gear. It doesn't change gear, just doesn't seem to be able to get a grip
Rather dangerous cycling on the roads so need to fix it as soon as possible. The problem does seem to be that the gears are worn or that the chain is too big.
Thanks
I'm having a problem with the chain whilst freewheeling. It just slips and is very difficult to get back into gear. It doesn't change gear, just doesn't seem to be able to get a grip
Rather dangerous cycling on the roads so need to fix it as soon as possible. The problem does seem to be that the gears are worn or that the chain is too big.
Thanks
09-22-13 | 02:50 PM
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Are you sure it's the chain? If the freewheel or freehub pawls aren't engaging properly, that could be the problem.
09-22-13 | 03:01 PM
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I can't speak for others but am curious if you mean that the chain slips immediately after freewheeling, because how does a non moving chain slip?.
Slippage after freehweeling,or failure of the hub to engage solidly could be sticky pawls, and is usually solved by flushing the freehub, to clean and remove dried grease, then re-oiling with a heavy, sticky oil or very light grease.
Slippage after freehweeling,or failure of the hub to engage solidly could be sticky pawls, and is usually solved by flushing the freehub, to clean and remove dried grease, then re-oiling with a heavy, sticky oil or very light grease.
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09-22-13 | 03:20 PM
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09-22-13 | 03:21 PM
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I can't speak for others but am curious if you mean that the chain slips immediately after freewheeling, because how does a non moving chain slip?.
Slippage after freehweeling,or failure of the hub to engage solidly could be sticky pawls, and is usually solved by flushing the freehub, to clean and remove dried grease, then re-oiling with a heavy, sticky oil or very light grease.
Slippage after freehweeling,or failure of the hub to engage solidly could be sticky pawls, and is usually solved by flushing the freehub, to clean and remove dried grease, then re-oiling with a heavy, sticky oil or very light grease.
09-23-13 | 12:28 PM
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I had a thorough inspection today of what seems to be the problem
It appears that the moment I attempt to start to peddle again after the freewheeling the hub does not re-engage
So it sounds like FBinNY got it right
It appears that the moment I attempt to start to peddle again after the freewheeling the hub does not re-engage
So it sounds like FBinNY got it right
