How have others dealt with heel strike? (My heels hit the panniers during pedaling).
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This happened to me when I first used them. I adjusted them with the straps to go as far back as possible and have been good since then.
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I have done different things. First suggestion is make sure your bike rack is as far back away from your seat as possible. The second is put a cardboard box or something in it to poof out the front and pull the sides in. And third is to simply move your foot up on the peddles. I have utilized all three to fix my problem.
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I haven't had to deal with that issue. My bike has been doing great! I would send a request to Schwinn for the information.
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I've been using the bike for a while now. I have a regular sized foot (size10) and I have not come across any complications with my foot hitting the wheel during a turn.
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Cesar,That is a great post. I hope there is some way you can report this to Schwinn. I don't think they've figured it out yet.
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Hello! Because they're SPD's on both sides, it's not too practical to use them without cycling shoes. A great alternative to check out is Shimano PD-M324 SPD Dual Platform Pedal - SPD on one side, flat on the other for use with sneakers, etc. I hope this helps!
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well i bought a shimano next mountain bike from someone, and i don't know if it was my weight or bike, but the back part that guides the chain as you chain gears bent and broke the spokes, so now i am in the same boat. I only weight 230, and i have lost weight, but walking hurts my knees and feet, so i am wanting to ride to get more of a cardio work out. any suggestions?
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There are no brakes......you simply stop peddling. Don't worry about bumping into anything ;)
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Sorry to hear about your problem. My suggestion is to contact Schwinn manufacturer. Probably an easy fix.
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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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After examining a Jawhorse at Lowes, I lost interest. The jaw slide was binding (apparently from scarified paint on the matching rail). When I touched the pedal with my foot it kicked me leaving a bruise on my shin. Some one had left the pedal depressed. When the pedal is depressed and the yellow switch is in the unlocked positioned, a slight touch on the pedal releases it with considerable force. Unsafe.
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use med tape on your heel. then put on socks. That's what I do with new shoes until they break in a bit.
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I called weeehoooo about this. My son can't reach the pedals at 18 mths. They recommended moving the seat all the way back so the pedals wouldn't hit his feet and of course using a helmet. Call them with any questions they are super nice
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My back wheel broke also. I have a feeling they are just really low quality. I contacted Amazon, they told me to contact the manufacturer. I tried that, but their website is broken. So, I contacted Amazon again and they sent me a whole new bike and a return sticker for the old one. This was even though it was past the time for returns. I would recommend contacting Amazon. They seem to be really good about this sort of thing.
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Kelly - didn't think about gearing up my kids bikes with the toe clips. Thanks for the idea.In my case, I have a 6 and 11 year old and both of their bicycles have reflectors that cover the entire pedals. The pedals are made of hard plastic so I think with a drill and a bit of TLC I should be able to fix them on.
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I've had no problems. The foot pedals are a little bigger than my recumbent bike. I really like that. In fact I haven't found anything I don't like about the bike.
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Aloha! Yikes!!! I haven't had that experience thank goodness. DID You Contact the seller? Hopefully you didn't injure yourself. If the seller does not respond call amazon customer service. I'll make sure I check the wheels our. Mahalo! !!
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Try removing one pedal first if you can't do it buy the pedals and take it to a bike shop I doubt they would charge more than 10 dollars to put them on for you.