I have a Cyclamatic electric bike and the back wheel is sticking, it doesn't rotate freely but not bad enough to stop the wheel spinning altogether. Anyone had a similar thing.
Could be either the freewheel mechanism in the actual motor itself. Does it sound like the motor is spinning too, when you rotate the wheel backwards and forwards with the power off?I have a Cyclamatic electric bike and the back wheel is sticking, it doesn't rotate freely but not bad enough to stop the wheel spinning altogether. Anyone had a similar thing.
Chain on the front chainring slipped off the teeth perhaps, resulting in comical spinning of pedals with no drive to the chainThank you very much for your help it turned out to be the simplest of things but as it happened in the dark last night I could not see properly. It was only my 2nd ride. I think the forum is invaluable and thank you once again!
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Could be either the freewheel mechanism in the actual motor itself. Does it sound like the motor is spinning too, when you rotate the wheel backwards and forwards with the power off?
Or, the servo brake could be seizing on, or the cable sticking. Undo the nut at point 2 to release the cable tension and see if the problem exists.
The brake is sticking a bit and when I apply the brake it snatches and sticks.
Mine does sound like the motor is spinning too, when I rotate the wheel backwards and forwards with the power off!Could be either the freewheel mechanism in the actual motor itself. Does it sound like the motor is spinning too, when you rotate the wheel backwards and forwards with the power off?
Or, the servo brake could be seizing on, or the cable sticking. Undo the nut at point 2 to release the cable tension and see if the problem exists.
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Turn the bike upside down. Get yourself a lump-hammer or heavy mallet and whack the tyre in a tangential forward direction a few times until the clutch releases.Mine does sound like the motor is spinning too, when I rotate the wheel backwards and forwards with the power off!
What is the fix please?
Sorry, where do I hit it?Turn the bike upside down. Get yourself a lump-hammer or heavy mallet and whack the tyre in a tangential forward direction a few times until the clutch releases.
You hit the tyre to knock the wheel forward. Pump the tyre up hard for best effect and to protect the rim in case you misjudge your blow.Sorry, where do I hit it?
Thanks, I've given it a couple of good wacks with a sledge hammer. But, the motor is still whirring as I spin it backwards. So, I think that it is still sticking.You hit the tyre to knock the wheel forward. Pump the tyre up hard for best effect and to protect the rim in case you misjudge your blow.