miketrials1995 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 need help with choosing between a pro 2 or a ffw and want peoples opinions on both for street trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradJohnson Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Pro's Very reliable quicker pick up shifts weight to center Cons Crappy gear ratio more rolling resistance maybe ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewEH1 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 (edited) ConsCrappy gear ratio more rolling resistance maybe ? That make no sense at all... As for rolling resistance, I doubt there is any more resistance than an Echo SL 108 for instance - but it is not noticeable either way. Edit: I see you're only talking about FFW? If you are riding a street 24" or 26" a la Inspired then Pro II's are great. Edited February 16, 2013 by AndrewEH1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradJohnson Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 they where the pro's and cons of a fw not of a free hub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncy H Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Trousers getting caught is a con of freewheels! Generally more cheaper and eps as pros Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooo Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 You can run the popular ratio's on both, I run 18-14 with a chris king, but I like it a bit light, 18-13 is pretty close to factory fourplay. I find the main difference is that my rear hub is much more sealed to dirt, sand and water than when I was FFW. FFW is probably lighter. Your number of engagement points on a RFW will depend on your ratio but will most likely be much less than on an echo SL. The splined sprocket on a RFW makes it easier to experiment with ratios. RFW will allow you to run more crank options, like bmx style or hollowtech. Trousers getting caught isn't to do with FFW, its to do with the size of the front ring. Mine get caught in my 18t sprocket. But overall, I would be happy to ride either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 i think the trouser problem, is due to the ffw turning all the time when rolling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooo Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 i think the trouser problem, is due to the ffw turning all the time when rolling? I'm right foot forward so its equal each way for me, but I guess if you are left foot forward it would be worse????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) yeah,right footer,too.we always get caught in the best moments:while pedalkicking up something haha running 22:16 hope/holzfeller,but get caught anyways. Edited February 17, 2013 by FamilyBiker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 front freewheel makes the cranks spin when your feet are not on the pedals making no footed moves harder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 I used FFW for years but after having my Pro 2 for half an hour, never looked backed. The added weight and compromised weight distribution are outweighed by the solid engagements and how freely it rolled. In my opinion anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketrials1995 Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 thanks for the comments will definitly be using a pro2 also I could use some help and advice with spoke tensioners 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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