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?
359824
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
359825
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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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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Yep, the bike must be in motion with the pedals moving. This is pretty much true of all drailleur systems. Enjoy! I still have mine and though I've had to make small adjustments, it still rides great.
615759
what you are suppose to do is continuously pump the pedal it will spin as long as you push it you dont just push it then stop you keep pushing it and it will continue to spin
1336026
If you adjust the tension knob down it will be easier. If still too hard, I loosened the strap on the front wheel. That helped more. It will move freely and go as fast as you make it.
1190704
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.
616079
It's been some months since I did the fix on my bike so my memory is fogging. If I recall correctly the speed and RPMs are measured by a sensor that detects a magnet as the flywheel spins. If that is in place and hooked up correctly then I'm stumped. I suggest a call to Schwinn. Their customer service is very helpful.
1536999
It will do it slowly. The bike slows down significantly for me when I go uphill and I weigh 180. You can help by pedaling and changing gears.
670555
We just recently purchased one and it also ticked. I took it apart and put the wheel on the opposite way. Even though the sticker clearly said the other opposite. It doesn't click, but the pedals won't stop moving. If it's not one thing, it's another.
756263
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.
1125199
In order to do that, you would have to make some kind of lever or extension handle. Alsothe wheels do not line up perfectly parallel. You'd have to play around with that.As it is, the bike is not made to roll around when folded.
129149
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.
1410074
So far Schwinn has been very good about getting back to me, but not so good in fixing the problem. I have replaced the control panel, nearly all the wires and the dc motor. It still doesn't work, but they are still working with me. If either of you have any luck, please let me know via this post.Thanks
245377
There are levers above the rear wheels. You rotate them so that the rear wheels do not move. These serve as brakes, and you set them manually.
1980216
almost certainly not. Most likely is brakes are rubbing. Turn the bike over and spin the wheels; they should spin easily with no rubbing sounds. Another less likely possibility is the rear gear train. Bearings may need grease. Quick and easy thing to try is oil the chain. You can eliminate the chain and pedals by coasting and listen for the creaking sound, however that ignores the hard to pedal symptom.
1142412
start on the top of the pedal and work it around. a little silicone may help.
1782897
My bike has no quick release either, and I haven't had any issues. I'm not pedaling fast, though, so take that into consideration. :)