Thinking about switching to freewheel
07-12-10 | 01:12 PM
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Thinking about switching to freewheel
fixed is awesome, except im getting bored with having to spin like a madman down hills. is it bad that the only reason im reluctant is because i'll miss the ability to lock in good trackstands?
07-12-10 | 03:05 PM
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I can trackstand on my geared bike, but not on my fixed...yet.. what i'm getting at is you might miss it at first, but you can learn to do it with a freewheel.
07-12-10 | 04:04 PM
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i think FG would be annoying if it was my only bike. This is why they have flip flop wheelsets...
07-12-10 | 05:15 PM
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One reason to go SS is that if you can afford/budget it you can use a White Industries freewheel and hearing the "mad hornet" sound of the freewheel when not pedalling is damn near alone worth changing.
07-12-10 | 05:18 PM
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I like ss. It allows me to mash super hard knowing that If I "mis pedal" im less at risk of flying off the bike. And when Im in traffic and cornering, I like the ability to be able to coast during corners, and accelerate out.
Im not saying I dont like FG, but SS is awesome if you need a break.
Up to you though. Personal choice.
Im not saying I dont like FG, but SS is awesome if you need a break.
Up to you though. Personal choice.
07-12-10 | 05:36 PM
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07-12-10 | 05:53 PM
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It's weirdly impressive, in an undesirable sort of way. I'm glad my freewheel doesn't do that.
07-12-10 | 06:19 PM
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yup! i am now starting the grand adventure of building up a new street track bike with a 700c coaster brake wheelset, im looking forward to riding it already!
07-12-10 | 06:38 PM
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