It seems like the pedals are always spining. Is there any way that i could let the bike roll under hill without moving the pedals?
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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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flip the wheel to the other side and that should be the free wheel side. make sure that your bike has 2 gears 1 on each side.
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Same problem here - I love the problem with your bike comment...mor pressure on the tire is not the solution. Every other Mag trainer I have seen has a resistance adjustment. Basically on the highest gear it is just getting enough resistance, and then the rear wheel is moving the equivalent of 30+ MPH... will return.
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start on the top of the pedal and work it around. a little silicone may help.
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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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The tires have good traction, so it pedals uphill and downhill well, but it is a tough work-out on little legs. I also would keep it on even terrain; tricycles have a weird center of gravity that I don't fully understand. But, if they turn the trike too fast, try and cut a corner too close, the inside wheel loses surface contact. If they are riding over uneven surfaces, I think it would make it unsteady/unstable. We keep ours on the sidewalks, and inside the house.
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Yes, I just got my bike and the seat wobbles a lot. I crammed some cardbd in where it appeared to be wobbling, but it only improved a bit. Does anyone have any suggestions???
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My bike is doing the same thing. I even followed the steps in the troubleshooting guide to try to fix the problem. I suppose the next step is to contact the manufacturer.
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Sorry to hear about your experience. Fortunately the bike i purchased for my son works well even though he does not use it. The only thing i can think of is to have a mechanic or tech guy look at it. They may be able to tell you which part is defective and then you may be able to order a new part and have them install. Sorry
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I bought these pedals and the first thing I did was to take the bearings out and add grease. When I first got them one of the pedals was tight and made noise. Adding grease seemed to help. Hope this helps.
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Mine works fine...but I just leave it on high and shift the bike from gear to gear. Sorry I have no solution other than that.
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Hi Jessica. I had a minor problem with mine and returned it to the current manufacturer, Saris Cycling group. They were very helpful and prompt in resolving the problem. The contact info is at this link: http://www.sariscyclinggroup.com/contact-us/ .
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No brake. If you have it on a hill it will roll away but there is usually a tool or something you could put under a wheel to keep it from getting away. If you are sitting on it on a hill you will have to use a "foot brake", like using your foot to stay in place. I've not found this to be a problem. On level ground one is usually sitting crossways to the line of travel so simply getting up does not cause it to move.
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Doesn't really work for that. The bike hangs too close to the pole to spin the pedals, so you can't really do any drivetrain maintenance.
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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 received the R231 at the end of Jan. It to clunks but only when cold and usually below about 12.3 MPH. I tried to get the flywheel covers off with no luck. Something seems to be holding them from inside. I will call Schwinn customer service who was very helpful when the bike was received. However, it pedals very smoothly even with the "clunk". Also, the fan didn't work at all and neither did the replacement. Evwerything else works well.
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Also I recommend taking it to a bike shop to get a minor tune up if it's shifting funny. That's what we had to do. Pretty inexpensive.
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After using mine for over a month, I started having that issue as well. The front wheel seems to get stuck. I am planning to call Chicco for a fix, but in the meantime, a little WD40 got it working just fine.