Peddling resistance

[Mikeyrwatts]

Hi, I have a Giant Dirt-E hardtail. I have seemed to have developed a problem today. Unless I am riding in sport mode I am getting pedal resistance, it feels like my brakes are on when they are not. I can free wheel ok and the wheels spin with out touching the pads. Does anyone what this is and I should I be worried?

Thanks

 

[GrahamPaul]

Flat rear tyre?

 

[Mikeyrwatts]

I have checked the whole bike over. I have ridden it again since and it was ok, I am going out for a longer ride again today. I think it was the motor

 

[GrandPaBrogan]

Hi, I have a Giant Dirt-E hardtail. I have seemed to have developed a problem today. Unless I am riding in sport mode I am getting pedal resistance, it feels like my brakes are on when they are not. I can free wheel ok and the wheels spin with out touching the pads. Does anyone what this is and I should I be worried?

Thanks

Could be the motor... or possibly water ingress into the crank axle bearings causing them to seize... or possibly a defective ratchet for the crank axle itself inside the motor. The sport-mode may be overpowering the resistance enough for you not to notice it, but lower settings reveal that it's there.

I would bring that immediately to your dealer to be checked out. Hopefully an issue that is covered under your warranty.

 

[Toastednuts]

Hi, I have a Giant Dirt-E hardtail. I have seemed to have developed a problem today. Unless I am riding in sport mode I am getting pedal resistance, it feels like my brakes are on when they are not. I can free wheel ok and the wheels spin with out touching the pads. Does anyone what this is and I should I be worried?

Thanks

I have developed the same issue - did you get yours resolved?