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Old 01-03-13 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by foxandsticks
I don't like the idea of running a freewheel and only a front brake very much actually, but I'll be using it on the 95% uphill return part of my commute so I'm less worried.

Why are fixed/free hubs even made? Can't a fixed/fixed take a freewheel or fixed cog?
Yeah, but one is not ideal for the other's threading even though it can be done.

The people that generally use a flip flop hub generally will have a rear brake on their bike so it can be flipped and still be able to stop safely.
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