Quote Originally Posted by Antaresia View Post
pedaling backwards:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssEeSq-vCl0

Mmmmmm sounds like a $2000 bike to me.


Well, this video is enough to diagnose a problem! The bolt/nut attaching the fender to the frame next to the gears is too long/thick. It is hitting your smallest gear!

A pro mechanic should not have this problem.