Originally Posted by
hxzero
Because the cranks keep spinning when you crash, unlike a road bike in which the freewheel lets the cranks stay put or move less as you fall? that's just what I thought.
Yeah that doesn't really make sense to me honestly.
For the cranks to be spinning, the wheel would still be spinning which I'm not sure makes sense logistically if you've crashed...
Also, the cranks/pedals would be spinning and they would hit you before you could get cut by the "sawblade" chainring.
I suppose it's possible in the literal sense of the word, but unlikely for sure.
IMHO it's really a non-issue other than aesthetics.
Enjoy the bike!