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.
1754692
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.
1509791
Yes you tighten the bolt at the bottom. What I did is tighten the bolt a lot the just switched gears for the resistance. That way I wasn't getting on and off the bike
1123004
You have to keep pressing down on the pedal to speed it up. Separate spins don't do the trick.
457758
Sounds like a problem with the motor. Gears maybe bad. It has never happened to our bike. If the bike is new call it into customer service ASAP. Easy to swap out the motor.
16380
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.
946461
I haD the same issue with my bike as well. seat will always come loose no matter what you do to it !!! Sorry to say but this bike isnt of high quality . i wish I would have spent more money and buy a more sturdy bike.
1630743
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.
197805
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???
628665
I use it mt biking and wrapped a rubber strip around the handlebars to fatten it up a bit. It does not move unless I crash. :)
1344284
I have yet to find a way to put a computer on this bike, or any spin bike really. They make bikes that already have the computers. If that's something you really want I would pay the extra and get the bike with the monitor. This bike is quite noisy too.
765569
Perhaps the slope is too steep. I put a one-inch thick book under each of the lower legs to lessen the slope. Also be sure to grab hold of the handlebars as you step on. Finally, if the problem is the treadmill rubber mat moving too quickly, perhaps you've put too much oil underneath it and you need to wipe some of it off. Hope these ideas help.
2043719
You probably have a bad turn signal relay. Older bikes like those have crappy turn signal relays to begin with. You can get a generic one on amazon for cheap.
1209786
I have no issues with the bike except it could have a tighter seat. Call a local bike company and maybe they could help you.
1405346
Try holding in the clutch while moving the bike. If that doesn't work, you need to adjust your clutch cable until the wheel turns freely and when you let the clutch out it should turn over the motor.
1390731
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.
1648539
Just don't turn the key on or push the on button. It works just like a regular bike that way. Hope that helps