freewheel that doesn't click?
06-05-07, 12:43 PM
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freewheel that doesn't click?
ok, so I know the freewheel (or whatever the rear wheel assembly thing on a non-fixed gear bicycle is called) runs on a ratchet system, hence the clicking while coasting, but....
Is there any way to quiet that stuff down without affecting ridability?
does no one make a silent version of this?
Thanks =)
-- James
Is there any way to quiet that stuff down without affecting ridability?
does no one make a silent version of this?
Thanks =)
-- James
06-05-07, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by jbarros
ok, so I know the freewheel (or whatever the rear wheel assembly thing on a non-fixed gear bicycle is called) runs on a ratchet system, hence the clicking while coasting, but....
Is there any way to quiet that stuff down without affecting ridability?
does no one make a silent version of this?
Is there any way to quiet that stuff down without affecting ridability?
does no one make a silent version of this?
See: https://sheldonbrown.com/freewheels
Best is to get out of the habit of coasting! ;-)
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06-05-07, 12:58 PM
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Or turn UP the MP3 player 
06-05-07, 01:08 PM
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nothing against anyone else, but I refuse to ride distracted. no cell phones, no mp3 players etc. I want to hear the essuvee that's trying to run me over as far away as possible
-- James
-- James
06-05-07, 01:23 PM
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I find Shimano hubs are generally pretty quiet, with the "silent clutch" models being silent.
I like loud hubs... I like to draft close behind another rider and buzz the freehub just to say, "You're suffering, and I'm coasting!"
I like loud hubs... I like to draft close behind another rider and buzz the freehub just to say, "You're suffering, and I'm coasting!"
06-05-07, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Phantoj
I find Shimano hubs are generally pretty quiet, with the "silent clutch" models being silent.
I like loud hubs... I like to draft close behind another rider and buzz the freehub just to say, "You're suffering, and I'm coasting!"
I like loud hubs... I like to draft close behind another rider and buzz the freehub just to say, "You're suffering, and I'm coasting!"
06-06-07, 06:36 AM
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There is a line designed for bike cops that doesn't make an audible ratchet. Or it doesn't ratchet at all, I don't know. At any rate it is supposed to be quiet. I'm not sure if it is a freewheel or a freehub though. And I'm not sure what they're called either. 
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I haven't ridden the "silent" type but My Austro Daimler had a Helicomatic hub that was extremely quiet compared to all my other bikes.
06-06-07, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Philatio
There is a line designed for bike cops that doesn't make an audible ratchet. Or it doesn't ratchet at all, I don't know. At any rate it is supposed to be quiet. I'm not sure if it is a freewheel or a freehub though. And I'm not sure what they're called either.
If you can hear your freewheel above the sound of the wind rushing past your ears, you're going to slow to be coasting! ;-)
Originally Posted by jbarros
nothing against anyone else, but I refuse to ride distracted. no cell phones, no mp3 players etc. I want to hear the essuvee that's trying to run me over as far away as possible
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06-06-07, 12:04 PM
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That's cool. it's all what works. I spent a few weeks trying to adapt to an eyeglass mounted mirror and never did get the hang of it.
and you're right, I got a chance to get up over 30mph, and I can't hear the freewheel/cassette/whatever at all
-- James
and you're right, I got a chance to get up over 30mph, and I can't hear the freewheel/cassette/whatever at all
-- James
