Nuke Bowel Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 I'm thinking of buying a try all rim and building it on to a echo hub with a freewheel?How would this work?also.. can I run a freewheel on the back, because I noticed when I was looking on t-b it said front for the new tensile one?Advise would be most greatfull! Cheers Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Yeah you can run a frewheel on the back and its finethe tensile one has a lock ring designed specifically for the front , so it wont loosen off when pedalling unlike the old acs (designed for the back), hence why its a bmx freewheel for kids using 44 18 and the likes . . .there will be arear specific tensile freewheel out shortly though i hear.but it would deffinitely be worth waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 get a revolver ss hub with a tensile/eno freewheel cheap, strong and super reliable (well so im told with tensiles, enos are definately the tits!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke Bowel Posted May 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 (edited) Yeah you can run a frewheel on the back and its finethe tensile one has a lock ring designed specifically for the front , so it wont loosen off when pedalling unlike the old acs (designed for the back), hence why its a bmx freewheel for kids using 44 18 and the likes . . .there will be arear specific tensile freewheel out shortly though i hear.but it would deffinitely be worth waiting.Cheers dude, I will wait Would you say it would work nicer than a pro 2 for instance?Cheers.get a revolver ss hub with a tensile/eno freewheel cheap, strong and super reliable (well so im told with tensiles, enos are definately the tits!)Dmr revolver yer?Would that be stronger than an echo?Cheers Edited May 16, 2006 by ilukeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Cheers dude, I will wait Would you say it would work nicer than a pro 2 for instance?Cheers.id prefer my eno on revolver over my pro 2 anyday, the pro 2 is nice, but not in the same leaguetrouble is on my 24, the 18t freewheel gives the wrong gear ratio but like i said, the pro 2 is still nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waynio Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 run front freewheel buddy in that case get a fixed hub (that is if you have a "screw-on" type front crankset) iv been running it for a few weeks and its pretty good.the other way would be to run rear freewheel, with like an ENO on the screw-on style hub.is it a FULL single sprocket hub you was looking for? like a "mod" hub.it will work so i wouldnt worry too much about it dependant on where you want the Freewheel would depend which one you would wish to use, give "front" freewheel ago, you will be suprised at the "power" transfer difference. the pick up and the power is alot quicker than a "rear" freewheel.Waynio...................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke Bowel Posted May 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 run front freewheel buddy in that case get a fixed hub (that is if you have a "screw-on" type front crankset) iv been running it for a few weeks and its pretty good.the other way would be to run rear freewheel, with like an ENO on the screw-on style hub.is it a FULL single sprocket hub you was looking for? like a "mod" hub.it will work so i wouldnt worry too much about it dependant on where you want the Freewheel would depend which one you would wish to use, give "front" freewheel ago, you will be suprised at the "power" transfer difference. the pick up and the power is alot quicker than a "rear" freewheel.Waynio......................Sounds like a good idea, How would I go about it. What hub are you using?and also, im currently using middleburn cranks, what do I need to adapt a front freewheel?Sorry, I dont know much about it.. Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waynio Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 im using try-all cranks with a try-all fixed read hub.if you have a hope rear hub already i can help you "lock it out" but you still would need new cranks.the other way would be to use your existing cranks with an ENO on the rear hub it would be "less" cost effective, cheaper to do. BUT front freewheel has more power and quicker power transfer upto you, i will help you do it if needed with your existing rear hub. if you need some "front" freewheel cranks and wish to spend some £££ on them then you will be ok to go to front freewheel.Waynio.................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishayton Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 im using try-all cranks with a try-all fixed read hub.if you have a hope rear hub already i can help you "lock it out" but you still would need new cranks.the other way would be to use your existing cranks with an ENO on the rear hub it would be "less" cost effective, cheaper to do. BUT front freewheel has more power and quicker power transfer upto you, i will help you do it if needed with your existing rear hub. if you need some "front" freewheel cranks and wish to spend some £££ on them then you will be ok to go to front freewheel.Waynio....................how does it have more power wayne? i dont understand, or do you mean in less flex as the engagements at the front, because the chain still has to tension to make the wheel move so it should be the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 how does it have more power wayne? i dont understand, or do you mean in less flex as the engagements at the front, because the chain still has to tension to make the wheel move so it should be the same?I kinda get what he's saying. With FFW the engagement seems to come quicker because it happens before the chain picks up any slack - if the freewheel is on the back the chain tensions and then the freewheel clicks to it's next engagement. In the end I think it'll work out the same amount of wait before the wheels starts moving, it'll just feel more responsive if the freewheel's on the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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