hi i bought this bike about a month ago i started riding it and noticed my chain was grinding on the chainring did anyone else had this issue?
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Yep you have to adjust both the front and back de-railer. You can use the +/- screws but in my case I had to adjust the cable tension as well. Even after about 2 hrs of fiddling with it the chain is not quite right still. I suggest taking it to your local bike shop for about 60 bucks to get it turned properly. FYI the directions in schwinns book are not clear on how to adjust the de-railer
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You may need to go to the local bike shop for an adjustment or click on you tube for Art's Cyclery.
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I also had the same problem! I called support line and they said it was likely a broken motor. So they sent us a new motor and (after 3 weeks) a repair guy came. He couldn't fix the bike (because a pedal arm was stuck so he couldn't remove the casing). Called them last week to tell them repair guy could not fix the bike (he also called them). They told us they need to have a meeting to see how to next proceed. That was 7 working days ago. Still no word from them. Not impressed. Let me know how it goes for you guys!!
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Hi Kelly - can you tell me when you originally purchased your smart cycle? I purchased on too and have had the same problems, but they will not send me a new bike. Thanks, Dave
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I gave the bike as a gift last christmas to my neice and she has had no problems at all with it. Hope this helps.
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I tried the bike out before I gave it to my daughter. I think the gears are a bit hard to change. I thought it may have just been from my weight being on the bike. My daughter has never complained though.
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You may not like the answer. But I had problem with rear wheel bearing. After one weekend bearing literally disintegrated. I could not find part on web site and tech support was unhelpful, needed picture of it???? Probably last Chinese bike I buy
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Hi. I did but I had to make sure that the crankset fit my bike. It depends upon how much wear if any on the chain and freewheel. I had stripped the pedal threads taking old one off because a previous owner didn't use proper cleaning methods. The new crankset works great and was a good replacement. If you do you homework it should just bolt right back on. Good luck and just take you time.
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I've had the bike about 18 months. Shortly after I received it, a clunk developed. I called Schwinn. They sent a repairman and he replaced the flywheel bearings. It is a task. I doubt he could have done it with out my help and some special gear loosening oil (Kroil) which I had and he used at my suggestion. It was repaired under warranty at no charge. It has worked perfectly since. Hope this helps.
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If you haven't started a program then this is normal. If you've started a program or hit "quick start" then something is wrong and you should contact Schwinn.
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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???
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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 find the chain a little noisy. i would like the bike a lot more if it were quieter. Is the belt less noisy?
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I have not experienced this as of yet. One idea I would suggest is going around and tightening all the bolts on the bike. I do this about once a month or so just as a routine and usually will find one or two that have loosened up. Sorry to hear your experiencing this problem, if this does not work I would call the Schwinn customer service number and they maybe able to help you.
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I know been a year since this was posted... I have a pesky squeak like rubbing sound from one of the pedals when in use. I think left side? If I go really fast it kinda lessens. But if I go a steady pace it sounds like a rub/squeaking. Did anyone figure this out? I noticed the comment stated to put some of the bottled lubricant on the track? Is that right thing to do? Thanks for any help!
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Could be the chain brake is on- pull the hand guard to the rear to release. Or the chain is dry of oil & too tight. Or the chain was tossed off the bar and had drive links buggered. Loosen it some, move by hand, and find source of problem. All else fails, read the manual.
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Need to check tension,see Instructions. Chain needs to be on sprocket all the way also.Another thing to check, make sure the chain teeth are going the right way.it could be on backwards
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It seems that this is normal with the new version of the bike. You can see from many reviews that many people now complain about the clicking sound. We just purchased one (Oct 2014) which had the clicking.