Author Topic: Slipping Crank (Read 720 times)

cheese2222001 · « **on:** March 05, 2010, 05:54 PM »

Hi, I need to start this thread by stating I am the most untechnical person in the world!

So, took the Wilson out for its first ride today. Runs sweet but noticed the crank slips a little. Can anyone explain what causes this and what I need to do to sort it?

Thanks Cheese

OrgasmDonor · « **Reply #1 on:** March 05, 2010, 05:57 PM »

freewheel not nipped right to the hub (if just been fitted) or fooked freewheel

pickle · « **Reply #2 on:** March 05, 2010, 06:02 PM »

yep.......like he said

cheese2222001 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 06, 2010, 07:47 AM »

Quote from: OrgasmDonor on March 05, 2010, 05:57 PM

freewheel not nipped right to the hub (if just been fitted) or fooked freewheel

This has been on there for 29 years so guess it fooked! $:-\$

Guess I better get looking for a new one! Gutted!

I run a set of Arayas, so will a standard 1/8" fit, also whats best 16,17 or 18T

?

Bigplinky · « **Reply #4 on:** March 06, 2010, 08:33 AM »

depends on your front cog and what you want to use it for 44/16 is the most common old school gearing.

Also check your crank arms ain't loose. You'll probably need a special tool to get the freewheel off so might just be worth taking it to a bike shop to get it checked out.

MartyC · « **Reply #5 on:** March 06, 2010, 08:41 AM »

With the freewheel you might be able to free up the pawls by spraying it in a degreaser and then use a spray grease like Werth

cheese2222001 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 06, 2010, 03:59 PM »

Thanks all, purchased a tool from the local bike shop but after hours of heaving on the freewheel took the complete wheel back to the shop to have an 16yr old shop assistant sort it!

I am so crap!

Anyway, new freewheel fitted and road test complete! All sorted now!

A very happy Cheese!