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Old 05-01-21, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MarkMCO
It is a single speed. Thought a single would be fine since it’s Florida and everything I will ride is flat, but maybe a 3 speed would be better.

But, I think something is wrong. Just rolling the bike down the sidewalk is very stiff. It has a drum brake on front. Maybe needs adjusting?
When you pick the bike up, do the wheels spin freely? When coasting downhill, is pedaling any easier?
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