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
84291
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
84292
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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I ahve been around bikes my whole life and from my experience all pedals are threaded the same.. The pedals themselves are what are different. (Size, etc) I have 2 sets of wellgo pedals and am very happy with them, but I picked the right pedal for the type of riding I am doing.. The small pegs on these pedals grip very good on the bottom of the type of shoes I wear when I am mtn biking so I love it. but if I am fumbling around and the pedal hits my shin.. it will take a junk of skin!
279806
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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I am having this same issue. I just put the bike together (I believe correctly), but when I try to cycle the pedals they have so much resistance I cannot move them. Did you ever figure out how to fix this?
1012282
All bicycles have a reverse thread on the left pedal to keep it from unscrewing during use. The stripped threads are probably from repeated attempts to put the pedal on wrong or using the wrong pedal. (right pedal on left) left tighty, right loosy
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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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Nope - it is ratcheting when you rotate backwards, but the wheel wouldn't rotate backward. Only forward ride.
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oh man, I wish I had found these posts before ordering one of these as most of the reviews are positive. It's on the way, should I just immediately send it back and eat the shipping charge? I wouldn't be surprised that these are on sale now as Schwinn prob has fixed models out now. I am assuming that if I keep this bike it will crap out shortly. If I do keep it, should I immediately call for the new motor and then the control panel before even using it? Will the original motor work with the new panel? uggggh. not looking forward to this. Any chance we can convince you to put up a website with pics of the fixes?? ; ) oh man, I wish I had found these posts before ordering one of these as most of the reviews are positive. It's on the way, should I just immediately send it back and eat the shipping charge? I wouldn't be surprised that these are on sale now as Schwinn prob has fixed models out now. I am assuming that if I keep this bike it will crap out shortly. If I do keep it, should I immediately call for the new motor and then the control panel before even using it? Will the original motor work with the new panel? uggggh. not looking forward to this. Any chance we can convince you to put up a website... » Read More oh man, I wish I had found these posts before ordering one of these as most of the reviews are positive. It's on the way, should I just immediately send it back and eat the shipping charge? I wouldn't be surprised that these are on sale now as Schwinn prob has fixed models out now. I am assuming that if I keep this bike it will crap out shortly. If I do keep it, should I immediately call for the new motor and then the control panel before even using it? Will the original motor work with the new panel? uggggh. not looking forward to this. Any chance we can convince you to put up a website with pics of the fixes?? ; ) « Show Less
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it has been about a year so I can't remember too many details...except to say that the two pedals are not both "right-handed" screws on unicycles / bikes (so that they won't automatically loosen w/ use). Try to tighten (by hand!) the other direction. To answer the support question, probably no where available, and I'm not even sure it is "M Wave" b/c ours says "FUN" as the brand!
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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.
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You can flip the rear wheel so that it can be either a fixed-gear, meaning that the pedals move if the wheel moves and you can pedal backwards, or a single-speed, where you can coast. This is the difference between a freewheel/single-speed, and a fixed-gear bicycle. I hope this answers your question.
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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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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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The force required to pedal the bike is fixed, as the gears are fixed. There is no way to alter that, i.e., changing gears. I had my boy learn how to stand up and apply his weight to pedaling; that's the ticket!
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The OP has probably long since gotten their answer, but in case someone else is looking, yes, this does spin continuously. I've been having lots of fun putting one foot on it and using it as a very tiny merry-go-round. =D
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It is normal to have a little increased resistance compared to a normal wheel. You should still be able to ride it, but it will feel very slow. If the wheel doesn't turn at all, then it is either defective or installed wrong.
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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.