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Calling all push bike experts
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 12:25 pm
by Mr and Mrs luvpie
Help our 7 yr old son has just pushed his bmx back home as the chain has fallen off, I've managed to get it back on the cogs, but now the chain appears somewhat loose, so what do I do next?
Come on help me look like a fantastic mum and get the little guy back on the road tomorrow!
Sarahx
Re: Calling all push bike experts
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:36 pm
by Nick69
You should only have to move the back wheel back a bit. Loosen the nut 'n' bolt slightly and pull it backwards then tighten up.
Simples
Re: Calling all push bike experts
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:06 pm
by wulf
It's possible the back wheel has moved a bit, in which case you may have leeway to reposition it. Make sure it is done up tight though. Alternatively, the chain may have got stretched, which could require a replacement - they don't last forever.
It may also be helpful to clean and oil the chain. When I got a bike again (last December, after many years of not having one) it kept slipping out of gear. However, since applying some of the lubricant I bought, that problem has gone away. Keep moving parts well oiled and you extend their efficiency and lifespan.
Wulf
Re: Calling all push bike experts
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:56 pm
by Mr and Mrs luvpie
Thank you so much, super fantasci mum can continue to hold her crown of being able to do anything and everything!
Off to do the back wheel, and impress the kids
Sarahx