I have a Schwinn 21 speed bike and just want to use this unit out in the patio on occasion when the weather is to poor to ride in. My concerns are: A. Will the rear Derailleur be in the way and B. Do you replace the rear axle nuts with what appears to be extended nuts from this unit so you don't have to keep changing them out each time you want to ride the bike normally? I have a Schwinn 21 speed bike and just want to use this unit out in the patio on occasion when the weather is to poor to ride in. My concerns are: A. Will the rear Derailleur be in the way and... » Read More I have a Schwinn 21 speed bike and just want to use this unit out in the patio on occasion when the weather is to poor to ride in. My concerns are: A. Will the rear Derailleur be in the way and B. Do you replace the rear axle nuts with what appears to be extended nuts from this unit so you don't have to keep changing them out each time you want to ride the bike normally? « Show Less
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Hey Scooter. I have an 18spd Norco Big Foot and my Frugah works excellent with it. I have had no issues though I wish I could have more resistance as I build leg strength. There should be no derailleur issues at all; and the rear axle should be left as it is. I didn't need to change anything.
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No to both questions.Will not interfere with derailleur at all. Fits over rear axle nuts.
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Years ago I had a 5 speed and upgraded to a 7 speed. The new freewheel should screw on no problem. Although....... The rear wheel will most likely need yo be "re-dished". Meaning....... The rear hub will need to be shifted on the axle to the left to accommodate the additional gears. That will offset the rim and will not be "centered". It will then need to be centered. 'Re-dished". You might need a new chain, depending whether you present chain is long enough. New chain ? About $10.00. The re-dish might run $15.00 to $20.00. This will be needed to be dona at a bike shop. My suggestion..... 1. Call a bike shop first and explain what you want to do. They will be familiar with the situation. 2. You will also need a special tool to remove the old freewheel. The bike shop will have it will make the swap when you bring them you wheel and new freewheel. Call the shop before the purchase. The freewheel is a great price. Two extra gears will be nice. I would certainly do it. Good luck. Enjoy the ride !
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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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Sorry, it's been too long since I assembled it to remember. I do, however, remember assembling the bike twice and thinking, how would someone who is not extrememly careful ever assemble this bike without breaking something? I would take S. White advice and check out the YouTube.
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So, I guess they want the nuts removed and the axle pushed out of the existing wheel and then replaced with their axle? Hmm, she is not going to be able to do this but maybe she can take to a bike shop.Thanks, Paul
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Hey Will, just wondering if you bought this bike and successfully put 32's on the bike? I just saw my friends tires and 23's are way too skinny! Not to mention I'd bet you'd feel EVERY piece of dirt. I'd like to know before I commit.
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The front wheel assembly IS true, at least on the two pair I have purchased. But the rear is nowhere close. You'll need patience and experience, these rims are not out of the box and on the road. Most of my bikes use the Shimano SIS spin on freewheel. The hub is not the same as the stock wheel my Schwinns came with, so the high and low stops on your derailleur will have to be adjusted. I have a set on a '73 Super Sport and a '88 World Sport. I also dressed the hoop welds because they seemed too sharp, about 35 minutes on each rim with a small pair of files and emery cloth. Even after this, they are a good value for a very low cost option to get you back on the road... The front wheel assembly IS true, at least on the two pair I have purchased. But the rear is nowhere close. You'll need patience and experience, these rims are not out of the box and on the road. Most of my bikes use the Shimano SIS spin on freewheel. The hub is not the same as the stock wheel my Schwinns came with, so the high and low stops on your derailleur will have to be adjusted. I have a set on a '73 Super Sport and a '88 World Sport. I also dressed the hoop welds because they seemed too sharp, about 35 minutes on each rim with a small pair of files and emery cloth. Even after this,... » Read More The front wheel assembly IS true, at least on the two pair I have purchased. But the rear is nowhere close. You'll need patience and experience, these rims are not out of the box and on the road. Most of my bikes use the Shimano SIS spin on freewheel. The hub is not the same as the stock wheel my Schwinns came with, so the high and low stops on your derailleur will have to be adjusted. I have a set on a '73 Super Sport and a '88 World Sport. I also dressed the hoop welds because they seemed too sharp, about 35 minutes on each rim with a small pair of files and emery cloth. Even after this, they are a good value for a very low cost option to get you back on the road... « Show Less
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I use the skewer 3-6 times a week, after removing bike from winter trainer, at much shorter distances over many months outside on asphalt roads. Not a single problem or issue to date. Hope this helps.
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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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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
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Hello. I did send the bike back. Amazon's service was great, once again. The left hand was tearing in two places. The chain drive is very loud. There is no way to fix that. New road bikes don't have that noise. This one gear spinner should not be so loud. I liked the elbow pads, however that is a where the hands go. One of the pedals came off and was stripped. It would not go back on. I know I put it on correctly. For a new product this should not have so many problems. Spend a little more and get a quality product. I got what I paid for.
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Yes I have a 90's Peugeot with stock black paint and orange, yellow,stripes Shimano works smoothly. If your bike came with the nylon rear derailliar it could snap in half, if hasn't allready happened, it will weaken over time , and then one day? I converted to one chain wheel on the crank, went from 12 to 6 speed, left the rear freewheel 6 cog in place, and do not have duplicated gear ratios. Removed useless shifter setup for front mess and gained functional simplicity
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There are a couple of posibilities here. If you are trying to use your own freewheel, then it is possible that it is binding on the really big axle in this wheel assembly. Modern Shimano freewheels work, but I know that I have some freewheel tools that are smaller in diameter than the axle is. It depends on what brand of freewheel you have. If you are using the freewheel that came with the wheel, then it is quite likely a bad freewheel. I didn't use the freewheel that came on mine, but I later tried to use it on another bicycle. Two of the six gears quickly failed so that they spin freely in both directions. My advice is to use your old freewheel if you can. The one that came with the wheel is low quality.
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when i bought this i had a 26in bike but now i have a 29inch and it works however the nuts are a size larger so it does not exactly fit inside properly. if you tighten it too tight the whole unit spreads out but if you do not tighten it enough the bike will fall out of it.....need some sort of adapter to go from the size nut from a 26inch to the size nut for a 29inch. i wonder if the company has something like this....i do not have the size nuts in front of me so if anyone can help please do
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Hello, I had no problem with mine, I think yours has some kinda electric problem, did u get extended warranty? If not call Schwinn I am sure they can help you what to do.
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Dear Juice: There are two systems. One is the older-style freewheel where the cog unit goes screwed on the hub of the rear wheel. This Shimano Tourney is one of those screw-on cogs. The newer system is where the cog unit -called a cassette- goes pushed and then locked on a splined extension of the hub. Both systems are not compatible. My advise is get a bike mechanic or a friend who knows the difference between the two systems have a look at your bike and tell you which system it has before you spend the money :-) Hope this helps, Andy :-)
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Yes, it's a little tricky in snow when it's stock and honestly sucks stock.. That's why after my first trip up north I took the coaster brake off, put a mtb rear disc hub, an adapter for disc brakes, hydraulic brakes and a mtb crankset with bashguard on. After that it's awesome, its still SUPER HEAVY but fun, my friends love it also.. Hope this helps and doesn't discourage you!