Barbra Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Well my bike has been skipping for a while, thought it was the freewheel, but its definately not that because i now have an Eno. The bottom bracket is also fine, i had a new 'un not long ago. So either the rear wheel is fudged or i've done something wrong. The freewheel seems to not spin in a straight line, it goes ape shit, it turns in sort of an S type shape, but obviously less dramatic.Any help appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.loves.boys Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Well my bike has been skipping for a while, thought it was the freewheel, but its definately not that because i now have an Eno. The bottom bracket is also fine, i had a new 'un not long ago. So either the rear wheel is fudged or i've done something wrong. The freewheel seems to not spin in a straight line, it goes ape shit, it turns in sort of an S type shape, but obviously less dramatic.Any help appreciated.All freewheels wobble.Or from my experience they do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbra Posted March 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 this is pretty bad though lol? do they all have a hell of a wobble on them?what else could be the cause of the skipping? maybe the rear hub bearings dying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Limburn Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 bb bearings or loose freewheel. or possibly chain not bedded in to teeth and jumping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbra Posted March 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 the freewheel is second hand, its been serviced runs a beast. So its not that, it might be worth me buying a new bb, not that dear for a square taper one. But i don't think its that because its skipped through 3 bbs already, same wheel 3 different freewheels and 2 different chains. The only thing that i can think of is its the wheel. But it doesn't make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 The wheel will have no bearing on how 'straight' the freewheel spins. It sounds like the threads on the crank aren't perfectly matched to the freewheel, this is perfectly normal - a little tolerance on both parts can easily add up to make it look bad. For example, my freewheel/chain appears to waver around 2mm but it causes no problems whatsoever.CheersAdam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guineasmithpig Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 have you been through 3 freewheels using the same chain? could be the chain not meshing as mentioned before? also check for stiff or bent links. if all else is in order, then seems like the only thing left really. unless you've got a really dodgy ankle joint!Smithy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbra Posted March 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 nah 3 freewheels, with two chains. Will check the links in a bit. Probably will need a new chain, i can't see it being anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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