When I pedal, I can't shift into gears
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Yes. If you find you can't peddle someone will drope the hamer by you which you can then pick up and hit the crank with. This will, of course, loosen your gears and allow you to shift into gear 10. It is customary to then drope the hamer so the next poor sod can pick it up.
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I'm pretty sure OP has one of these bikes, and it's freewheel function has become "free" in both directions.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOyiDEFjE5w
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How is gear formed? How bike get shifted? They need to do way instain riders> who kill thier shiffters. becuse these gears cant shrift back? it was on the news this mroing a rider in ar who had spun her three gears. they are taking the three gear back to new york too rider to rest my pary are with the mechanic who lost his shifter; i am truley sorry for your lots.
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