I’m trying to put a cheap Barracuda bike back into some kind of rideable condition for a friends son.
Its not come up too bad with a bit of oil,elbow grease and some fettling.
Here however is where the final problem is p’ing me off!
Its a cheap as cheap 3×7 with gripfhift. All the gears can be found, ans i’m surprised at how well! The rear mech appears straight. The chain isn’t worn out.
BUT, when i try to ride it it is fine in every gear except the 7th, now matter what ring at the front.
Its fine on the stand, but any slight load its jumps. Even 6th is fine with loads of load. This would suggest everything’s OK with the freewheel itself, wouldn’t it?
Nothings been invested in it but time, and i don’t think its worth spending anything on, but i don’t want to say its knackered unless it really is. But right now i can’t stop it jumping!
I can make my MTB and Roadie work fine, oh and every other bike i’ve done.
just not this little bugger!
Any helpful suggestions would be appreciated!