ProGear RIDEFREE, Owner'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (CONTINUED)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Slipping chain
Excessively worn / chipped chainring or freewheel Replace chainring, sprockets and chain
Chain worn / stretched
Replace chain
Stiff link in chain Lubricate or replace link
Non compatible chain / chainring / freewheel Seek advice at a bicycle shop
Chain jumping off
Chainring bent Replace Chainring
Chainring loose Tighten mounting bolts
Chainring teeth bent or broken Replace Chainring
Rear or front derailleur side-to-side travel out of
adjustment
Adjust derailleur travel
Constant clicking noises when pedalling
Stiff chain link Lubricate or replace link
Loose pedal spindle / bearings Adjust bearings / spindle nut
Loose bottom bracket spindle / bearings Adjust bottom bracket
Bent bottom bracket / pedal spindle Replace bottom bracket / spindle
Loose crank Tighten crank bolt
Grinding noise when pedalling
Pedal bearings too tight Adjust bearings
Bottom bracket bearings too tight Adjust bearings
Chain fouling derailleurs Adjust chain line
Derailleur jockey wheels dirty / binding Clean and lubricate jockey wheels
Freewheel does
not freewheel
Freewheel internal pawl
pins are jammed Lubricate. If problem persists,
replace freewheel
Regular maintenance by your bicycle retailer is recommended
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