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Schwinn Traveler...into a bike to loose weight on

Old 07-03-08, 09:18 AM
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"The guy told me that it was tuned and everything but if I run the peddles backwards the chain gets slack and things clog up. not a great description, but I hope you understand what I am saying."

Might also need a new chain and/or one of the derailler gears is sticky.
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Originally Posted by cuda2k

Swapping out wheels is probably the best first step you can make.
Seems to be the general consensus, and I'd agree. If you can find an affordable set of 700c wheels it will also lower the top tube height a bit. But I agree that you can ride the bike as is, so 27" would be fine; let price be your guide.

[edit] on the backward peddling issue, you might also check the derailleur pulleys.
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Originally Posted by jbonamici
Seems to be the general consensus, and I'd agree. If you can find an affordable set of 700c wheels it will also lower the top tube height a bit. But I agree that you can ride the bike as is, so 27" would be fine; let price be your guide.

[edit] on the backward peddling issue, you might also check the derailleur pulleys.
For 700 rims, make certain you can lower brake pads at least a quarter of an inch, 1/4", some report 4 mm, as the rim diameter is less.

But then the width you select is critical as some 700 size tires have a larger profile than the 27" tires, and then may not clear the fork or frame, or even brake assembly.

I will agree alloy rims improve ride and handling over the steel rims, I made upgrade on my 80 Continental, set from another bike, bought via a good friend.
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