shucksmith1 Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 whats the advantage of having a front free wheel?? am abit confused on the whole situation.matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 whats the advantage of having a front free wheel?? am abit confused on the whole situation.mattI asked that question in the 'random little questions' post and anzo gave an explanation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011001000110010101110010 Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 The only real advantage these days is that they weight of the freewheel is more centered on the bike. They used to be used simply because in order to use small sprokets the freewheel had to go at the front. A 12 or 13t freewheel did not exist. These days with the invention of cassette hubs such as profiles the engagemtn system can be kept at the rear of the bike, which is arguably better because there is more room for the components to be larger and stronger. Alot of people these days go for a cassette hub but there are some people who still swear by a front freewheel.Some freewheels will not last long, ones such as Dicta's or ACS. If you definatly want a freewheel I'd go for the ENO freewheel, but if youd rather have a cassette hub go for something like a profile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shucksmith1 Posted February 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 sweet cheers dude.matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011001000110010101110010 Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 sweet cheers dude.mattNo problems We are here to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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