Schwinn Traveler...into a bike to loose weight on
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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.
Might also need a new chain and/or one of the derailler gears is sticky.
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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.
[edit] on the backward peddling issue, you might also check the derailleur pulleys.
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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.
[edit] on the backward peddling issue, you might also check the derailleur pulleys.
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.