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Pedals Turn But Rear Wheel Doesn't
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06-18-19, 01:11 PM
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The problem is, with age the grease hardens up and eventually prevents the pawls from moving freely. Even with a freehub, sometimes you can squirt light oil into the works without disassembling it and get it working properly again.
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