can't roll bike back

[Ish]

Hi

I've got a problem with my bike where if I roll it backwards it will move a little bit and then it feels like something 'tightens up' and I have to put soe real effort in to get it to roll back further.

I looked at the chain and couldn't see anything obvious.

Is this a chain issue or something else?

 

[wazza300]

Binding rear brake usually? Or clutch drag? Tried pushing it while its not in gear?

Could be a wheel bearing binding/on its way out

 

[Ish]

Clutch in/out/neutral gear makes no difference and wheel bearings were recently replaced.

I will check the rear brake out.

 

[wazza300]

Can't see it being the chain,unless its super tight

Checked engine oil level? Only time its been stiff for me is when I've topped up the engine oil,no idea why or the front or rear brake has been binding slightly

Did you click it into neutral then roll it back? It's usually easier to roll back then

 

[Sandycheeks]

Ha, sorry...just pictured you at the lights with your back wheel touching the bumper of the car behind.

 

[Sandycheeks]

+1 for brakes binding or clutch.

 

[Dogbreath]

+1 for brakes binding or clutch.

It's not going to be the clutch if he has the same problem in neutral.

Brakes (most likely), wheel/sprocket carrier bearings or a problem with the chain and sprockets (e.g. are they badly worn with hooked teeth on the sprockets?).

 

[Craig321]

It's not going to be the clutch if he has the same problem in neutral.

Unless it isn't going into neutral properly? Dunno if that could cause it.

Does it start to make a noise OP as you roll it back, like a louder brake hiss or anything like that?

 

[Ish]

I haven't had a chance to check it properly but I'm pretty sure it's linked to the rear brake as I noticed it's making the odd squeaking noise as I roll the bike back.

 

[Craig321]

I would just take it off and try again to be sure. Takes 2 mins to get the back caliper off.