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Old 05-25-05 | 11:06 PM
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Bikes: Zebrakenko (nishiki knock-off) fixed. Its all broke though. Now, some other old, unidentified japanese frame, freshly spray-painted black(kinda hot). Puch, ss...or is that fffda7th's?

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A couple weeks back, I noticed some creaking from my bottom bracket region. After I greased my chain, it seemed to disappear(maybe some grease got in there) and everything seemed solid. Alas, riding today, there seems to be give of about 1 inch when I go from backpedaling to forward motion. Does that make sense?
Now, I have neither tools nor know-how to get in there, and I cant get to a bike shop for a few days. And I gotta ride tom. and Friday. Is this dangerous? Any thoughts? Thanks
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Old 05-25-05 | 11:08 PM
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nah u will be fine, just be careful when braking by skiding if u have a brack put it on till u can get it checked out.
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Old 05-26-05 | 03:51 AM
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I agree with FS but just take it easy when doing tricky riding.

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Old 05-26-05 | 06:56 AM
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My reccomendation is not to ride AT ALL on this unless you have a brake...if there is a chance that your drivetrain could "GO"...and you have no brake...you're essentially dead..so if you're riding with a brake just be careful...and if not...put one on, or take the bus for a couple days.

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Old 05-26-05 | 07:10 AM
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My reccomendation is not to ride AT ALL on this unless you have a brake...if there is a chance that your drivetrain could "GO"...and you have no brake...you're essentially dead..so if you're riding with a brake just be careful...and if not...put one on, or take the bus for a couple days.

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Essentially dead? no way This Thread tells you all you need to know about stopping while freewheelin' with no brakes. I wouldn't suggest trying. I'd get it fixed right quick.,.. but just in case, practice the shoe stop.
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Old 05-26-05 | 09:03 AM
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Bikes: Zebrakenko (nishiki knock-off) fixed. Its all broke though. Now, some other old, unidentified japanese frame, freshly spray-painted black(kinda hot). Puch, ss...or is that fffda7th's?

Thanks guys, I ride a brake. I'll be fine. How well my wallet fare? Adjustment or new parts?
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