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, please stop laughing at me and just answer the question already!!!! ;-) 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... » Read More 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, please stop laughing at me and just answer the question already!!!! ;-) « Show Less
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This bike actually has both options on the rear wheel. It is set up for single speed, which means the peddles don't move when you stop peddling. If you want fixed gear just turn the wheel around
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Yes, a fixed speed bike is like a track bike. If you pedal backwards the bike would go backwards. If the bike is moving the pedals always move.But, most fixed speed bikes I have used, have a rear wheel that you can with a free wheel on the opposite side. So, if you switch it to free wheel setting, it rides like a normal bike where you can roll without having to pedal all the time.Thanks
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No, it just mean that you don't change gears. It is not a 10 speed, it is one speed.
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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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This is a balance training bike which means it does not have pedals or training wheels. That means the rider must push themselves with their feet to move. A slight decline would help with this and it seems rough terrain would make it difficult to use.
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That I do not know. I do know that I sheered the pedal off after about 60 days of usage. Additionally, I have now used a simple Walmart Golds Gym Pedlar for about 5 months now with no problem!
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Generally, you can tell by looking at the piece the pedals attach to. Is it one continuous piece(kinda S shaped)? or is it a spindle with an arm attached on each side? Continuous is usually 1/2" Spindle with arms is usually 9/16"
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I replaced the original pedals with my own clip-in pedals, so I haven't had that issue. But the likely reason is that the bearings in the original pedals are of very poor quality, so instead of the pedal spinning as smoothly as it should, it is instead spinning the part that screws into the crank arm. The solution is to either buy a better set of pedals, or go to your local hardware store and buy some thread lock compound, which is a kind of non-permanent glue that you can put on screws and threads to prevent them from coming loose. Good luck.
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First of all thanks for the reply. And indeed I figured I had to make that change in the Bike. Thank you very much again !!!!!
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Depends on how long you plan on using it. My weight is 128 lb, and I have been using the bike 2-3 times a week for just over 8 months. I pedal standing up as part of my routine. Everything worked fine until about a month ago. First a pedal broke -- the plastic cracked on both sides where the strap is attached to the pedal. Then the tension control, after getting tougher and tougher to tighten for a while, finally stopped working altogether.This is probably too much info. The point is it's a fine bike but it ages really fast.
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Sorry to hear that. However, I'm not the seller. I bought the same bike and its in great condition. No problems with the pedals.
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It has a flip flop hub meaning on one side it's continous pedaling (fixed fear) or you can flip the rear wheel over and it's free wheel (non-continous, cruise)
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Hasn't happened to me yet. I love these pedals so far. Only been on about a couple dozen rides with them but I weigh 200lbs and they feel solid. Very light also.
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I assume you actually mean between the cranks and flywheel since all pedals spin freely. The answer is no, it does not "freewheel." That's how all spin bikes work and that's what makes them different from an old-school "exercise" bike. It's a direct connection from the crank sprocket to the flywheel via the chain and there is no freewheel on the flywheel &#128522;
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Yep, the bike must be in motion with the pedals moving. This is pretty much true of all dérailleur systems. Enjoy! I still have mine and though I've had to make small adjustments, it still rides great.
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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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Just finished putting the bike together and am having the same problem. The seat is ridiculously loose, it rotates around and flexes up and down as I'm riding. It almost seems like it's intentionally built this way. Have either of you been able to fix this problem since you posted? Or are you just dealing with it? Thanks
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Yes, essentially . . . Your child can rest his/her feet on them and the pedals will remain still while the front wheel continues to rotate. In other words, the pedals are not locked to the rotation of the front wheel. Does that make sense?
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Yes. All you have to do is to hit the cycle button and do the spin cycle :)
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And little kids pedal backwards, too. Fisher Price, we would think you'd know a thing or two about little kids. It's within the developmental norms of the recommended ages to pedal backwards, either as an experiment or because they're figuring it out. It amazes me when the problem is so rampant and the manufacturer takes NO responsibility for its default in the design of the Smart Cycle.