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
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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
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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 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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Is the chain off the sprocket? Is it your first time riding the zike. I thought mine was jamming up, but I found out my muscles were not used to a stairstepper motion ,so it was my leg muscles that needed fixing not the zike, now I can peddle 45 minutes at a time .You have to change gears 1 gear at a time. You cannot go from 1 to 6 all at once.I once had the chain come off the sprocket. I got it back on by rolling the bike backward, it was the only way. It would not go on rolling it forward. Not happy with the gear shifter. I shift from 4 to 5 and it goes to 6. Hard to get it in 7th. I love the zike. I have 2 other bikes , a GT and a nishiki, and I only ride the Zike. Is the chain off the sprocket? Is it your first time riding the zike. I thought mine was jamming up, but I found out my muscles were not used to a stairstepper motion ,so it was my leg muscles that needed fixing not the zike, now I can peddle 45 minutes at a time .You have to change gears 1 gear at a time. You cannot go from 1 to 6 all at once.I once had the chain come off the sprocket. I got it back on by rolling the bike backward, it was the only way. It would not go on rolling it forward. Not happy with the gear shifter. I shift from 4 to 5 and it goes to 6. Hard to get it in... » Read More Is the chain off the sprocket? Is it your first time riding the zike. I thought mine was jamming up, but I found out my muscles were not used to a stairstepper motion ,so it was my leg muscles that needed fixing not the zike, now I can peddle 45 minutes at a time .You have to change gears 1 gear at a time. You cannot go from 1 to 6 all at once.I once had the chain come off the sprocket. I got it back on by rolling the bike backward, it was the only way. It would not go on rolling it forward. Not happy with the gear shifter. I shift from 4 to 5 and it goes to 6. Hard to get it in 7th. I love the zike. I have 2 other bikes , a GT and a nishiki, and I only ride the Zike. « Show Less
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The ambiguity in comments you've seen is likely due to the way in which the seat moves... It doesn't raise and lower like a bicycle with a seat post. Instead you move the seat along the diagonal cross bar that the seat is mounted to in order to move your child further from the pedals.
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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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I use this every day and I never had this issue. I know when I was young and the chain came off you had to move the pedals slowly and work it on that way. I'm thinking that I would also notify seller and see if they can help you. I hope this was helpful.Beth
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No and it's a problem, because the pedals continue spinning, you cant fix them, so my baby was not able to hold them more than 5 min. There is great option "build a trike" on radio flyer website, so you choose footrest+all-terrain tires+everything you'd like to, even a bell.
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Is this a true stepper? I need the recumbent stepper and some of them have a rotation to the pedals as most of the recumbent bikes do and I can't do that, I just need the push back and forth for my feet and to move my arms, just like in rehab. Thanks for any help!!
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We have a multi geared bike so I am not sure. I will say that it only spins when we pedal.
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The pedals do move on their own when you are pushing it. The child can put their foot on the pedals and they will stop turning and make a ratcheting sound when their foot is against it. That way their feet don't get wrapped up in the pedals.
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Just leave it at the lowest level of resistance... It's the same as pedaling backwards on a bike... Virtually a free spin with no resistance.
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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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It has a flip flop hub meaning on one side it's continous pedaling (fixed fear) or you can flip the rear wheel over and it's free wheel (non-continous, cruise)
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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 don't know if you've found a solution for yourself or not, but maybe this will help someone else in this situation...If you strap your feet into the pedals while the pedals are horizontal and parallel to the floor (with your legs perpendicular to the pedals and knees directly above your feet while sitting with the seat rested near the digital readout) instead of with the pedals at their resting position (at an angle), it seems to work infinitely better. I did this last night and was able to make it through the workout without my feet coming out of the pedals. Seems to have something to do with the feet secured flatter and with the weight on the heel rather than looser and more weight on the ball of the foot. I don't know if you've found a solution for yourself or not, but maybe this will help someone else in this situation...If you strap your feet into the pedals while the pedals are horizontal and parallel to the floor (with your legs perpendicular to the pedals and knees directly above your feet while sitting with the seat rested near the digital readout) instead of with the pedals at their resting position (at an angle), it seems to work infinitely better. I did this last night and was able to make it through the workout without my feet coming out of the pedals. Seems to have... » Read More I don't know if you've found a solution for yourself or not, but maybe this will help someone else in this situation...If you strap your feet into the pedals while the pedals are horizontal and parallel to the floor (with your legs perpendicular to the pedals and knees directly above your feet while sitting with the seat rested near the digital readout) instead of with the pedals at their resting position (at an angle), it seems to work infinitely better. I did this last night and was able to make it through the workout without my feet coming out of the pedals. Seems to have something to do with the feet secured flatter and with the weight on the heel rather than looser and more weight on the ball of the foot. « 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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' not sure about the bike you've been using at the gym. I used the bikes at the gym for about 6 years. About a year ago we moved to southern Arizona. There isn't a gym that has spinning within 50 miles. I was very Reluctant to buy a bike for home. This bike has been great. It's solid, easy to put together ( a little patience and 45 minutes ), and so far works well. I'm happy with it... I'm sweating and getting a good work out again. My recommendation... Get it.