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I have a bit of problem, and sorry if this a stupid newb question, may the grilling commence:
So new bike last Thursday, on the weekend switched to the fixed side of the hub, monday took of back brake off all fine.
local mechanic checked the wheel was alined and chain tension was ok (as I did it myself)
Yesterday pulling away from some traffic lights it felt like my chain slipped, meaning the crack turned a little but the wheel did not.
so got off check chain all fine so set of again, this happened twice more today and quite scarily once today when i tried to skid on the way home. Then home tried to skid again total loss of grip on the wheel. tried to peddle forwards the chain went around but the wheels did not turn.
Looked back at the fixed cog and noticed a small metal ring hanging loose. The little ring has a few square shaped grooves which seem to be worn down, but the bike is 6 days old???
Sorry if this is really obvious but I don't know whats happend, why and what I can do to stop it happening in the future.
Don't have a camera here, will try with my phone, any suggestions welcome....
quite down i can't ride my bike :(