erhhm flip-flop freewheels?
08-13-12, 07:59 PM
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erhhm flip-flop freewheels?
I'm wondering if I can take off my fixed cog and throw on another free-wheel. (if I can get off my fixed cog) I can't whip it off! It's basically seized on there!
Thanks fellas!
Thanks fellas!
08-13-12, 08:05 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
Yes. You can install a freewheel on fixed threading without any issues.
08-14-12, 10:07 AM
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With this technique it is possible to apply a tightening torque much greater than that available using a chain whip: the force is applied at a distance which coincides with the radius of the wheel instead of the much smaller radius of the sprocket, greatly increasing the leverage. The lock ring is now unnecessary.
08-14-12, 11:43 AM
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08-14-12, 11:58 AM
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Brb, removing my lockrings so I may drown in sqrls.
08-14-12, 05:11 PM
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cog threads= freewheel threads
put a little electric tape over the lockring threads so you don't bang em up when you install the freewheel
put a little electric tape over the lockring threads so you don't bang em up when you install the freewheel
08-14-12, 06:42 PM
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With all this being said, I can't find a 13t free-wheel. Maybe I'll just use a 1t! =D
08-14-12, 07:39 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
Last I heard, Jesus had all the 13t freewheels dangling from his unicorn's horn.
08-14-12, 07:56 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
I have immunity ha.
08-15-12, 05:37 PM
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I'm new to cycling cut me some slack! What set up do you guys use to haul ass on the flats?
08-15-12, 05:56 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
How many threads about gear ratios do you need?
08-15-12, 07:59 PM
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When I'm hauling my own ass I like 48-16. If I'm hauling my kid's six year old ass I'm more like 42-16.
Get yerself a chain tool, a freewheel tool, and a fistful of old freewheels. Buy them used for five bucks. Soak them in oil. Figure it out.
