VegasTriker

MRT2 is correct suggesting that you check the wheels for being able to turn them freely. The chain is unlikely to cause that much grief. It would jump on the gears if there was a stiff joint somewhere in the chainline.


The two most likely sources for binding are binding brakes and badly adjusted tension at the cones/bearings on either whee . Since you have a coaster brake on the rear that isn't likely there but the adjustment on the front brake might. Just lift the front wheel and spin it by hand. If it is not binding it should spin freely and eventually stop with the valve at the lowest point. If it binds, first check for a binding drum brake. Is there an adjustment knob either at the brake lever or at the center of the wheel for adjusting the tension on the brake cable? If so, try releasing a little more cable and seeing if it frees up the front wheel. If there is binding due to either the front or rear wheel badly adjusted (cones too tight) so there is too much pressure on the bearings, you might take it to a bike shop and have them adjust the bearing tension. It's a simple job but one that works best if you have a set of cone wrenches and know what is a good setting. I responded to a post by someone who was having trouble climbing even modest hills on their recumbent bike. Turned out the brakes were dragging on the bike and once fixed the owner no longer wanted or needed to change gearing.

If you can't get the seat to stay in place, I'd suggest dumping the spring seat and going with a regular unsprung seat. You can probably get one at a bike shop or at a mass merchandisers like WalMart. Buy one that will fit your current seatpost.