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Old 12-13-05 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by thdave
If you spin the front wheel (note there is a dyno hub generator on the hub), there is drag on it. It does not spin freely and comes to a stop fairly quickly. This happens with the lights on or off--I don't get that.
According to Sheldon(http://www.sheldonbrown.com/dynohubs.html),there shouldn't have been that much drag. Quote,"they are totally silent and have no moving parts nor mechanical friction" and "The Dynohub has _very_ low drag."



Originally Posted by thdave
There is a drag on the rear wheel, too. It doesn't spin freely either. Note--I didn't feel the drag while peddling.
Checked my Milano last night. The rear wheel spins freely,just like a derailer bike.

I'm thinking this particular bike wasn't set up properly. That would account for most of the probs you experienced. Any Breezer owners out there want to weigh in?
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