Pedals go round when not pedalling?
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Pedals go round when not pedalling?
I was testing out a bmx and when I cycle you can't just stop pedalling because the pedals keep going round! It's so annoying but it was a nice bmx and really cheap if I buy it.
Is there an easy way to fix this or not?
thanks
Is there an easy way to fix this or not?
thanks
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OR it COULD be the free wheel is just stuck, in which case a little penetrating oil will free it back up
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The freewheel is rusted together
You can buy a new one from the LBS for 19.00
Try the wd40 first
You can buy a new one from the LBS for 19.00
Try the wd40 first
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Just remove the back wheel and take it to the bike shop and tell them you need a new freewheel installed.
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Had to give it a couple of goes and went a lot faster and then slammed back against the pedals and it came free.
thanks man
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No worries. That's what we're here for. As someone already mentioned, you'll want to get some proper lube in there, and on the chain now. WD40 is not a lube. And plan on a new chain and freewheel when you have the money. They looked pretty beat.






