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.
354173
No this is a "spinning" bike and the pedals are directly hooked up to the flywheel. Nice unit for the money.
756263
Doesn't really work for that. The bike hangs too close to the pole to spin the pedals, so you can't really do any drivetrain maintenance.
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. :)
1336026
If you adjust the tension knob down it will be easier. If still too hard, I loosened the strap on the front wheel. That helped more. It will move freely and go as fast as you make it.
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.
924163
Hi Jessica. I had a minor problem with mine and returned it to the current manufacturer, Saris Cycling group. They were very helpful and prompt in resolving the problem. The contact info is at this link: http://www.sariscyclinggroup.com/contact-us/ .
1650680
Mine does that, too, occasionally. No idea why. It seems to last a short time, and may be a balance issue. Try moving the bike to a different location. Try calling customer support. When my stepper motor (the thing that controls the resistance) went out, and they were very helpful, walked me through the process of installing it. Sorry, I'm not much help. I've had mine since 2009, pretty much trouble free. Good luck.
680166
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.
2009630
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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I have not run into that problem, but have not used it very much on hills. It has been a while since I used mine, but if I remember correctly, there is a pin on the brake handle that you either push in or pull out to keep the brake in place. I will look into this over the weekend and get back to you if you are still having an issue.
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
456096
If you are having this issue, go to Walmart or an auto parts store and buy a small tube of lock tight. This will stop that from happening. I have put over a thousand miles on my bike and the pedals have never needed to be tightened.
1980216
almost certainly not. Most likely is brakes are rubbing. Turn the bike over and spin the wheels; they should spin easily with no rubbing sounds. Another less likely possibility is the rear gear train. Bearings may need grease. Quick and easy thing to try is oil the chain. You can eliminate the chain and pedals by coasting and listen for the creaking sound, however that ignores the hard to pedal symptom.
2265764
There doesn't seem to be any options in the software that inhibit the wheel from moving like that. I would guess its a hardware issue, maybe something is stuck or broken. Perhaps opening it up could help you find out (if it doesnt void the warrantythat is, if it does then contact customer service)
245377
There are levers above the rear wheels. You rotate them so that the rear wheels do not move. These serve as brakes, and you set them manually.
427860
The wheels are not locked so you can roll it. But I find it not the most convenience way to maneuver. I hope this help and good luck. I like the bike a lot given the affordable price.