beach cruzer rear end noise

[xaivair]

i have a 28 inch beach cruzer the rear end is makeing noise and it feels like the chain is sliping but when i flip the bike over and give the crank a turn every thing is fine no noise or sliping at all

 

[AKHiker]

If it's a one speed or an internal hub multi speed, proper chain movement should be about 1/2" up or down. You can adjust by moving the rear wheel if there's a little excess play. If that doesn't work might need to take out a link to get down to the correct amount of play