Bicycle Troubleshooting: Fix Common Problems

This page is designed to assist cyclists of all levels in identifying, diagnosing, and resolving problems causing unwanted wobbling in their bike's back wheel.

When pedaling you feel some wobble in the crank arm and pedals. If you apply lateral force to the crank arms while off the bike, they wiggle in a way they aren't supposed to.

This page is designed to assist cyclists of all levels in identifying, diagnosing, and resolving problems causing unwanted wobbling in their front wheel.

Even when brakes are fully pressed, your bike doesn't slow down fast enough for your liking.

The bike is harder to pedal than it should be, even in low gears.

You pedal forwards, but your bike doesn't move. The pedals provide no forward acceleration.

Your bike chain slipped off the gears. Then it happened again, and again.

There are several methods depending on how stuck your seat post is, what your frame is made out of, and what is your seat post made out of. This will dictate the method that you will use.

Your bicycle's disc brakes are making a squeaking sound, either just while in use or constantly while riding your bike.

Your bicycle brakes are squeaking and squealing, either just when you're using them or constantly while riding your bike.

When pedaling, your chain will slip and skip, resulting in lost footing, lost gears, and lost fun.