Thread: Shimano Front Freewheeling System - Removal how-to
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Old 12-14-25 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Esos1
Uhhhh I know I’ve sean this thread before but I guess I never read the title? Well I finallly did and then looked up Shimano FFS and can’t believe I didn’t know about this? How am I just now learning about this??

And now I want to try it. I’m so intrigued!
Stuff's been out there for 40+ years and must be on a million+ bikes. It does work but feels a little clunky, working as it does to "simplify and foolproof" that newfangled derailleur shifting for newbies or non-enthusiasts. If you ever had to coach a customer on shifting utilizing one of those Schwinn countertop demonstrators you would not wonder why so many FFS bikes sold.

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