i have a problem with my pedals and its getting worse. it seems that when i press harder or when peddling up hill its like my pedal or crank wheel slips. i have no idea what it is or how to fix this and would like to know. when it slips it makes a crackin sound like something popped and my foot always slips of the pedal. like i said i dont think its in the pedal it self but this occurs when i pedal my bike hard and apply alot of pressure like when standing up and peddling. anybody know what i mean?
pedal slip
- Thread starter xanderx918
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chain or rear derailleur/cassette would be where i'd start to look. Cranks/BB will creak under load but not pop or crack. Look at the bearings in your suspension links as well if you have a FS bike.
This can be:
-Worn chain
-Worn front cog (check teeth)
-Cassette (check teeth)
-Hub pawls slipping
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What is happening is either your pawls are skipping and dropping you to the next ratchet point... or your chain is sliding up over the teeth of the cogs and jumping to the next slot.
-Worn chain
-Worn front cog (check teeth)
-Cassette (check teeth)
-Hub pawls slipping
Edit:
What is happening is either your pawls are skipping and dropping you to the next ratchet point... or your chain is sliding up over the teeth of the cogs and jumping to the next slot.
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im sure its not my suspension cause its fairly new. not the rear derailer eithe but i believe its the piece that rotates the pedal idk what its called not the part where the chain is on but the cylinder thing built into the frame of the bike.
Make sure the cassette lock ring is tight. Take the wheel off and put a chain whip and wrench on it to make sure the lock ring is nice and tight.
Seems you mean you think it's the bottom bracket (the bearings/spindle the cranks rotate on). From what you have said, it is mostly likely not that. A worn out bottom bracket feel like something is grinding or dragging, it will not cause what you described.
I think nelsonjm hit it: either it is a drivetrain component that is worn or out of adjustment or (less likely, but certainly possible) the hub pawls are slipping.
I think nelsonjm hit it: either it is a drivetrain component that is worn or out of adjustment or (less likely, but certainly possible) the hub pawls are slipping.
alright yeah thanx no grinding or any of that sort so i dont think its that either
it seems like and feels like it but i thought it wouldnt be reasonable because i bought the bike brand new 5 months ago. is it possible the parts could worn out THAT FAST!?
Hmmmmm. What bike do you have again? I just spotted your other post and now my eyebrow is raised.
more chain wheel/chain/cassette vote.
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For the short duration you've ridden it, my guess is dérailleur adjustment(s) are needed. I would take it back to where you bought it so they can help you diagnose/ fix it.
If you can't, any shop should be able to help.
Let us know what you come up with and good luck!
If you can't, any shop should be able to help.
Let us know what you come up with and good luck!