hitch in my spin: me or my bike?
05-24-11, 04:35 PM
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hitch in my spin: me or my bike?
When I'm riding, I feel like something (bottom bracket?) is loose and there's a gap where my foot isn't engaged. This happens even up hill where I would think that the constant acceleration would create constant pressure for the full revolution.
Before taking my bike to the shop, I thought I'd ask y'all... could it be my mechanics or does it sound like something is off with my bike?
Thanks!
Before taking my bike to the shop, I thought I'd ask y'all... could it be my mechanics or does it sound like something is off with my bike?
Thanks!
05-24-11, 08:58 PM
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Have you tried shifting?
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Is it skipping in all gears or just one?
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Without watching you it is hard to tell. But you might try a different stroke when pushing a hill. Many of us use the push pull when putting the hammer down and sometimes fall into the push only going uphill. I have started to convert to a forward and down kick, kick, kick when trying to sprint uphill. If concentrating on your stroke doesn't help get the bike checked out.
05-25-11, 08:38 AM
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Without watching you it is hard to tell. But you might try a different stroke when pushing a hill. Many of us use the push pull when putting the hammer down and sometimes fall into the push only going uphill. I have started to convert to a forward and down kick, kick, kick when trying to sprint uphill. If concentrating on your stroke doesn't help get the bike checked out.
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05-25-11, 08:44 AM
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You could put the bike on a stand and watch the chain while you move the cranks to see if something is off. If you don't see anything, time to go to the LBS.
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