Left pedal is stuck. Anyone have this problem and is there a solution? If I push the pedal and push the zike backward it unsticks.
478929
Only problem I had was solved when I realized if I had my weight on the down pedal I wouldn't be able to push down the upper pedal-too much weight to overcome. Had to shift my weight to the up-pedal side before I could successfully pedal it. If it's really, physically stuck, check for what parts are blocking movement and review your assembly, in case something didn't get installed in the correct place.
478930
Is the chain off the sprocket? Is it your first time riding the zike. I thought mine was jamming up, but I found out my muscles were not used to a stairstepper motion ,so it was my leg muscles that needed fixing not the zike, now I can peddle 45 minutes at a time .You have to change gears 1 gear at a time. You cannot go from 1 to 6 all at once.I once had the chain come off the sprocket. I got it back on by rolling the bike backward, it was the only way. It would not go on rolling it forward. Not happy with the gear shifter. I shift from 4 to 5 and it goes to 6. Hard to get it in 7th. I love the zike. I have 2 other bikes , a GT and a nishiki, and I only ride the Zike. Is the chain off the sprocket? Is it your first time riding the zike. I thought mine was jamming up, but I found out my muscles were not used to a stairstepper motion ,so it was my leg muscles that needed fixing not the zike, now I can peddle 45 minutes at a time .You have to change gears 1 gear at a time. You cannot go from 1 to 6 all at once.I once had the chain come off the sprocket. I got it back on by rolling the bike backward, it was the only way. It would not go on rolling it forward. Not happy with the gear shifter. I shift from 4 to 5 and it goes to 6. Hard to get it in... » Read More Is the chain off the sprocket? Is it your first time riding the zike. I thought mine was jamming up, but I found out my muscles were not used to a stairstepper motion ,so it was my leg muscles that needed fixing not the zike, now I can peddle 45 minutes at a time .You have to change gears 1 gear at a time. You cannot go from 1 to 6 all at once.I once had the chain come off the sprocket. I got it back on by rolling the bike backward, it was the only way. It would not go on rolling it forward. Not happy with the gear shifter. I shift from 4 to 5 and it goes to 6. Hard to get it in 7th. I love the zike. I have 2 other bikes , a GT and a nishiki, and I only ride the Zike. « Show Less
854298
Same thing Happened to me. I even went so far as to send back and got another. But, this didn't resolve the issue because the second one did the same thing. Only way I have gotten them to work is puncture really fast. Its a poor design. Good luck
317768
We had to repair the left pedal crank assembly with Loc-Tite Red (permanent) Thread Locker after using it for 10 months. It has worked fine since then. We have had it for about 2 years total.
2270205
I last used mine in October 2014, and I didn't have any problem with either pedal. I kept mine in the plastic bag it came in to keep it clean and avoid crumbs and such getting into any crevices. Could that possibly be the problem? Sorry I'm not more help.
645299
You could probably adjust and find a way to make it work if you need to do this. I personally never use my left foot in this manner, but I am sure you will be able to work it out. It's a great pedal, you just need to get used to the feel of it, as it doesn't feel like a normal pedal, at first it feels strange that you don't even notice pressing it down, but after a few days it felt great for me! I love this pedal!
2192810
I believe you can fix that by adjusting the horizontal trim on the right stick, could be the left though...been a little while since I've flown it. Good luck.
2009628
I am so sorry, I have never had that problem. I would have a Schwinn expert help you with that. Sorry, and best wishes.
925402
Hmmm yours may be broken? Mine doesn't clear total miles only if I keep it pressed for more then 5 seconds or so. Sorry : /
1930113
I would return the pedal it is defective. The one that I purchased for a museum class I taught ...so for is working well... though my personal dremel pedal is of much better quality than this particular product.
2084621
I'm glad you asked. Nothing led me to believe it had both options but because you asked, I just went downstairs to check... and... it does. It braked when I put the pedal in reverse.
877782
I too thought that the gearbox was broken. Turns out the gearbox speed change mechanism sometimes wouldn't engage fully whether pushing or pulling. Make the belts are aligned and the clutch knob is secure first. I found that if I spun the blade pulley slowly by hand while firmly engaging the clutch knob the internal gears would engage and viola! I now had the new speed. In time the gears should wear-in enough that speed changing will become much easier. I also make sure that power is disconnected from the saw before I grab the pulleys. Don't want to damage or lose any fingers.-Bud,
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unfortunitly I had same problem dont know what the deal was I updated the drivers and lookedfor fixes couldnt find any, so my soulution to the problem was disable the rudder part of the yoke anduse my back up joystick as a rudder (or you could use foot pedals) . Ive been flying like this for awhile now and I really got used to it and like it. I think there is something in that rudder part that isnt working right sogive that a try, other than that the yoke works great
184643
I have same issue with right pedal.Just sent an email to customer Service.We will see..
462555
I apologize for the delay in responding. My tension knob works just fine by turning it to tighten or to loosen. Maybe a defective pedal exerciser was shipped to you. I'd ask for a replacement!! Good LUCK!!
1263659
I think it has something to do with the way the pedal is connected to the main unit. Mine did the same thing and then parts started to become detached on all sides of the unit. I would say I got a good four months out of it, between waiting for replacement pieces and repairs, and have been looking for something new.
1022512
As stated below it is on left side I just got mine today and noticed the button being new does stick so you might need to PUSH HARD to make it work properly ?
1823106
I had this issue with a new one, it turned out the magnetic part that goes on the crank arm wasn't a magnet at all.. .. so I used a small magnet I had and just stuck it to the end of the pedal bolt and it worked fine... (which was also a bonus, I didn't really have enough room for that whole rubber thing to fit between the crank and chainstay)