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Page 50
... spin the cranks fast enough for speed on the level . In a high gear ratio ( more turns of the wheel for each ... spin . The bike is used for everything . With only one gear ratio the rider is forced to learn how to spin the cranks at ...
... spin the cranks fast enough for speed on the level . In a high gear ratio ( more turns of the wheel for each ... spin . The bike is used for everything . With only one gear ratio the rider is forced to learn how to spin the cranks at ...
Page 92
... spin easily but without side - to - side play . You may think that all this is a lot of trouble to go through . I have bought a fair number of new bikes for myself , family , or friends . There was something wrong with every one of them ...
... spin easily but without side - to - side play . You may think that all this is a lot of trouble to go through . I have bought a fair number of new bikes for myself , family , or friends . There was something wrong with every one of them ...
Page 300
... spins easily . Replace dustcap . NOTE : Pedal stamped ' L ' on end of spin- dle shaft goes to left side and screws on counter - clockwise . Pedal stamped ' R ' screws on clockwise . Grinding noises , hard to turn pedal . Try routine ...
... spins easily . Replace dustcap . NOTE : Pedal stamped ' L ' on end of spin- dle shaft goes to left side and screws on counter - clockwise . Pedal stamped ' R ' screws on clockwise . Grinding noises , hard to turn pedal . Try routine ...
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