For some reason my bike continues to pedal when coasting - if I am not on the bike and I spin the back wheel, the pedals go round and round instead of remaining stationary. Can someone tell me what to do about this? Thanks
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Re: strange bike problem [Jon]
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the force required to move the freewheel pawls is greater than the bottom bracket bearing drag. if you grab the pedal the freewheel engages and the wheel continues to spin right? if not then you have a track bike.
Re: strange bike problem [Jon]
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The only time I've ever had that happen was on my mtb and it turned out to be the parts inside my rear hub had completely broken apart. Hope that's not the case for ya.
Re: strange bike problem [Jon]
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Probably just need to have your freehub taken apart, cleaned and lubed.
Re: strange bike problem [Jon]
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Thanks. If I try to stop the pedals, it keeps spinning so I guess my freehub needs servicing - I'll be off to the bike store today.