Feeling terrible. On my first bike packing trip and the day before the flight I tried to remove the pedal and it was so stiff I went to a shop. They was trying for an hour, all using extreme force but eventually done it…
Later when flicking through gears I noticed the chain was hitting the front derailleur. I spoke to my girlfriends dad who advises tightening one of two screws which affects the front deraillller in the large front gear. I also noticed that the chain has a wobble among its motion and moves laterally slightly… did the force of trying to get the pedal off bend the crank arm ? I have a cannondale top stone 3 .
I fly to Vienna now with the bike in box and super scared that I can’t get it to stop doing this as I have 6 days to get to Budapest to meet my dad. Can i cycle with the bike in the gears which don’t hit the front derailleur? Also, if I take it to to a bike repair shop are they likely to do on the day appointments.. / be even able to fix it. Feeling so anxious and very scared
Also, the problem being is I am not great with bike mechanics.. so if something was to happen out on my route, I could be in a bit of trouble.. is anyone in Vienna who could have a look ?
by LeatherItchy7458
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Should be a very easy fix for any bike mechanic. Austria is friendly, go to the nearest bike shop and just show them. No problem riding on the bike until then.
Try r/radwien or r/Wien subs.
There is also a Bikeshop right at the Mainstation called Radstation.
Ah, I think I see the problem.
Not trying to be rude, but the ability to carry out simple repairs underway is an essential bike packing skill.
I suggest you start working ok your bike and learn how the different components work. A FD adjustment should take a couple minutes and should not be jeopardising your trip lol.
I think I see the issue. Your bike is in a box. Can’t ride it like that
Try Velopeaches in Vienna
We need pics and vids to diagnose the problem.
Think about the force on the pedal when cycling. You basically put your bodyweight in it when pushing and even more when descending or jumping. I would think that unless they used tooling that far exceeds such forces, the did not bend the crank or bottom bearing axle.
Maybe they hit the front derailleur, chainring or the chain. All fixable problems.
Here’s the catch though: You need to get it fixed on Saturday. Sunday and Monday are Easter holidays in Austria, everything will be closed.
How are you planning to put the pedals back on? Are you aware of the handedness of the threading and the necessary torque?
Knowing how to fix things is a required skill for bikepacking, so git gud.