freewheel
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- noun
- /ˈfriːˌwiːl/
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piñón libre
- The bicycle's freewheel allows the rider to coast effortlessly when not pedaling.
- rear freewheel
Examples
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I then asked if I could replace the 7-speed freewheel, and they said yes.
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I knew that 2-prong Suntour freewheel remover would get more use, and it has!
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These extra wide freewheels also require that you have more space in your frame.
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Anyway, with that 10-speed freewheel, I can only save the back wheel/hub.
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It is out of stock at this moment, but they also have a 9-speed freewheel version.
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Are there no 9-speed freewheels?
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The 8-speed freewheel has another 6 mm longer unsupported axle.
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If you are gentle on the hubs, even 7-speed freewheels are okay on well-made hubs with premium heat-treated cr-mo axles.
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After replacing the old freewheel, the bike pedaled much smoother over uneven surfaces.
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To maintain the bike, make sure to lubricate the freewheel regularly to prevent rust.
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Morphology
Etymology
A freewheel is named from free and wheel. It is the small device that lets a bicycle wheel turn 'without' the pedals turning, so the word directly describes what the part does.