Pedals able to turn when wheel fixed

grahamhopper · 2006-01-01, 02:53 PM

I have a new Unicycle bought for me an xmas present. Dont think its a recognised make - imported from Germany.

After advise in another thread i have the pedals and crank tightened correctly. However, now when i mount i can feel the pedals move although the wheel remains stationary.

Is this usual, i get the feeling it is getting worse and may be happening when i am cycling (or trying to cycle).

Is there anyway i can correct this. It doesn't look as if there is anything i can tighten.

Thanks in advance for your help.

unicyclepa · 2006-01-01, 06:22 PM

how far do they move? It sounds like you have the same problem i did. Is there a key way in the hub that the hub slides into? pics? i think we need more info. Is it splined?

mboulanger · 2006-01-02, 02:46 AM

I had this same problem with a sun I bought through UDC. I sent it back and they refunded my money, less shipping. If the resistance is fairly consistent but you can turn the pedals without turning the rim, my guess it is a hub that is press-fit onto the axle and it was not pressed on tightly enough. My advice from there is simply to return it, if possible.

2006-01-01, 02:53 PM	#1
grahamhopper Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Stratford upon Avon, UK Age: 50 Posts: 4	Pedals able to turn when wheel fixed I have a new Unicycle bought for me an xmas present. Dont think its a recognised make - imported from Germany. After advise in another thread i have the pedals and crank tightened correctly. However, now when i mount i can feel the pedals move although the wheel remains stationary. Is this usual, i get the feeling it is getting worse and may be happening when i am cycling (or trying to cycle). Is there anyway i can correct this. It doesn't look as if there is anything i can tighten. Thanks in advance for your help.

2006-01-01, 06:22 PM	#2
unicyclepa i will defenestrate you Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: L-dale Age: 23 Posts: 1,025	how far do they move? It sounds like you have the same problem i did. Is there a key way in the hub that the hub slides into? pics? i think we need more info. Is it splined? __________________ www.unicyclepa.com we suck but its all good team YAMS member in your sig or title and say

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2006-01-02, 02:46 AM	#3
mboulanger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Burlington, Vermont Age: 35 Posts: 146	I had this same problem with a sun I bought through UDC. I sent it back and they refunded my money, less shipping. If the resistance is fairly consistent but you can turn the pedals without turning the rim, my guess it is a hub that is press-fit onto the axle and it was not pressed on tightly enough. My advice from there is simply to return it, if possible.

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