Hello, first off, I'd like to let you all know that I feel like a moron for having to ask this, but it's been more than 10 years since I've ridden a bike, so here goes nothing... Does "fixed" mean that the pedals continuously spin when in motion? Ok,...
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Does "fixed" mean that the pedals continuously spin when in motion? Yes, however this bike offers a flip flop hub which can switch to a single speed which will allow free wheel motion. These hubs are very popular on single speed and fixed bikes.
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It has a flip-flop hub meaning you can turn the back wheel around to make it fixed gear(continous pedal motion) or free-wheel(like a normal bmx bike)
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Yes. When my bike battery/controller *was working* I went back and forth in those modes. I used the throttle action to get up hilly spots, and manual pedal to exercise my legs. You can do both modes without turning the switch on and off - if the controller is not damaged. But that's another story...
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I totally agree. I've had the bike, mostly unused, for almost 2 months because of the same. I took the side panel off today and at first, I loosened the tensioner with little improvement. I then removed the belt entirely. It lets the pedals spin freely but that totally takes away any adjustability. I will continue to tinker and see what I can discover. I got the bike to help rehab my knee (with the intention of my mom also being able to use it with her bum knee) and neither of us can spend more than 5-10 minutes without huffing and puffing. Hardly the get-into-biking kind of bike I'd hoped for. I totally agree. I've had the bike, mostly unused, for almost 2 months because of the same. I took the side panel off today and at first, I loosened the tensioner with little improvement. I then removed the belt entirely. It lets the pedals spin freely but that totally takes away any adjustability. I will continue to tinker and see what I can discover. I got the bike to help rehab my knee (with the intention of my mom also being able to use it with her bum knee) and neither of us can spend more than 5-10 minutes without huffing and puffing. Hardly the get-into-biking kind of bike I'd hoped... » Read More I totally agree. I've had the bike, mostly unused, for almost 2 months because of the same. I took the side panel off today and at first, I loosened the tensioner with little improvement. I then removed the belt entirely. It lets the pedals spin freely but that totally takes away any adjustability. I will continue to tinker and see what I can discover. I got the bike to help rehab my knee (with the intention of my mom also being able to use it with her bum knee) and neither of us can spend more than 5-10 minutes without huffing and puffing. Hardly the get-into-biking kind of bike I'd hoped for. « Show Less
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I live in SW Houston, TX. My local Schwinn Repair facility can fix these bikes. Take a trip or telephone call to a "local" Schwinn dealer. For an automobile I used to get a stethoscope to listen to ticks and other sounds, to try to locate the source of a sound. Try this, but be careful to not get tangled in the mechanisms.The pedals and other things that spin might be loose. Jiggle these to see if it is the axle or the things that spin around to try to feel something loose; tighten as required. Try the Schwinn helpdesk, perhaps online.
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I also need help with the stripped pedal. It has fallen off. I need to get this fixed soon. I use the bike every day.
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I have no idea why it happened, I've had mine more than a year now, and didn't notice anything. Does your bike still work, or is just making sounds?Check the belt, maybe it came off or is loose. If it doesn't sound like a loose belt that you can fix on your own, - contact the seller. If anything, - you still have time to return it back, and the bike comes with 1 year warranty (if I'm not mistaken).
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YES - i contacted customer service about this because i did not want to damage the pedals, the answer is yes, no problem.
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Where I did have this show up was that standing on the peddles had, over time, actually pulled on the pedal where it screws into the crank, so that it was out of line. I had to completely remove the pedal, and then slowly and gradually work it back in straight (had to essentially re-bore the stripped portions of the threading). Once I did this, the clicking went away.
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I feel a little drive train roughness in my bike, as though the chain, chainring and flywheel cog are not in perfect alignment. I haven't had mine all that long and I think it will probably wear in some, but it might not and I guess you could describe that as a slight vibration in the handlebars when spinning under load. I really only noticed it the first time I rode the bike and since then I don't really notice it, so mine isn't too bad.
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Does that mean that the bike brakes when you back pedal? Then yes I do believe it does.
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It has both a fixed gear cog, meaning the pedals are always in motion if the bike is moving, and a freewheel cog, meaning the rider can coast without the pedals rotating. Each is installed on opposing sides of the rear wheel hub. Hope that answers your question.
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If it is not broke you just turn it to the right one number at a time. It may be very tight. Mine was tight and I just loosened it up a bit. It will turn easily and feels like it wo't turn but it will. Just turn it to 2 and ride it to see if the adjustment was made. I ride at 3 most of the time unless I am training for a race then I ride on 4. I am 66 so I am not into making my legs that much stronger. It may be broke but I doubt it if it is new. I love my unit and I have over 5,000 miles on it.
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No the resistance and monitor do not work when pedaling backwards. You can still pedal backwards but with no resistance possible.
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Well the bike comes in "fixed" mode when shipped. Flip the rear wheel to other side in order to use the "freewheel" side of the hub
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I can't stand and pedal at the same time. It feels like I'm off-center when I try to stand on the pedals. The bike is a little tall for me (I'm 5'3") so that could be why.
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The bike has gears. I ride all the time without using motor and "4 times harder to pedal" is just not true.