BMX - help deciding parts

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bmx2478
10-12-07, 07:11 PM
its my birthday soon (24th) and im getting some new parts. has anyone heard any reviews about the federal freecoaster, i cant really find much on it. is it much similar to the reverse? also does anyone run shadow nostra pedals as i am most likely getting some of those.

FitRider 921
10-12-07, 08:55 PM
The freecoaster is known to have its bearings blow up, much like the KHE.

The pedals are supposed to be really good.
live4muzic2
10-12-07, 09:10 PM
ive ridden them. they feel funky but grip well.

Chris Gabriel
10-13-07, 07:28 AM
Yeah freecoasters blow up alot.

Nostras are insanely grippy but I bent one of them in about a month
live4muzic2
10-15-07, 08:44 PM
pins mysteriously fall out.
Chris Gabriel
10-16-07, 10:42 AM
pins mysteriously fall out.

So true. Left pedal, bottom left pin is always missing.