Yep, had a closer look at the rear derailuer and noticed the guide and 3rd gear weren't lined up
properly. I believe I adjusted it - new to all this. Maybe that might be the problem. Wont know
until I try it out on the road this arvo.
The bike is quite heavily used, and it is a relatively cheap mtbike. It's an Apollo LSR 1.0 from
2002 (purchased for $380 in 2003). Tourney gears and alum frame. I like though. I carry my 3 year
old on a child carrier to kindy several times a week. Done alot of work, and found I made back my
money in saved petrol costs in less than 10 to 11 months! This was not the reason why I bought the
bike in the first place, but it was a pleasant surprise. Find the marginally heavier frame gives a
more stable ride when carrying the bub in the back. My wife's Giant Boulder SE, which is about a
kilo lighter is not as good, particularly when being walked around with a 17kg kid on the back.
Regards marc
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> > My mtbike was bought a year ago and I have no problems with it. However over the last week or
> > so, my cranks appear to give a little. That is when I push/accelerate a little harder, it jumps
> > a forward slightly - maybe around 2 or 3mm. I tried tightening the crank retaining bolt, but to
> > no avail. Found it already tight. Not sure what else to do. Any suggestions? Regards marc
>
> Sounds more like your freewheel is not engaging correctly. Common with cheap or heavily-used
> freewheels.
>
> Can you move the cranks with your hands when pushing each side in the opposite direction? i.e. do
> the cranks feel like they are moving when you push/pull them with your hands?
>
> hippy