Originally Posted by
MRT2
Well, it is a single speed, right? It is possible the gearing is too high for you. You might need to switch out to a smaller chainring.
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?