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Old 10-01-07 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Hocam
It was, the idea was that you could easily remove the freewheel and replace a broken drive side spoke on the road, rather than at a shop with all of the much heavier tools required.

Obviously no need for this in a race with a team car and spare wheels.
Thats an option but not the true intent. It was originaly intended for quick changes of the gear ratios to accomodate a variety of terrain.


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