Just nothing there..

Chaddie said:

Rite just lately, sometimes when i go to pedal theres just nothing there (just goes round without moving) and in some cases when im about to cycle whist standing can be painful!

Can someone help me on the matter please?

Thanks
Chaddie

Sounds like freehub/freewheel pawls are slipping. Either they are worn or are gunked up with dirt and debris.

See Park Tool site for information how to clean it.

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=45

If cleaning doesn't work, replacement is in order.

John M said:

Sounds like freehub/freewheel pawls are slipping. Either they are worn or are gunked up with dirt and debris.

See Park Tool site for information how to clean it.

parktool.comreadhowto.aspOpen ↗

If cleaning doesn't work, replacement is in order.

ahh just as i thought, i just wanted to get a second view on this!

Thanks for that mate, nice one!

Chaddie said:

Rite just lately, sometimes when i go to pedal theres just nothing there (just goes round without moving) and in some cases when im about to cycle whist standing can be painful!

Can someone help me on the matter please?

Thanks
Chaddie

Sounds like your freehub/freewheel has given up the ghost. What type do you have? It may be feasible to flush things out if it was merely gunked up; but if the ratchet is toasted then it's probably best just to replace. See:

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/k7.html#bodyservice