Unlike cassette hubs freecoasters have slack this is the amount of play in the clutch of a coaster before you can create the force to pedal forward.
What is a freecoaster bmx bike.
Additionally the cult crew freecoaster has astonishing build quality as it encompasses a custom tapered roller bearing behind the driver for maximum side load support.
This makes it so much easier to go distances and look behind you while going.
For my son this is the real advantage and why he wanted the hubs.
180 on a sidewalk and halfcab down a set of stairs.
A freecoaster is a hub on your bmx bike that allows you to roll backwards without pedaling backwards.
A cassette and a freewheel function identically.
Confused about the different hub options for bmx.
The guys at lux bmx put together this short but sweet video explaining the differences between a freecoaster and a cassette hub hopefully helping you to make a decision for what works best for your riding style.
A freecoaster unlike a cassette for a bmx does not require pedalling to go backwards.
As you said the cranks will not move when coasting backwards.
The cult crew freecoaster is a very durable but high market bmx hub due to its outstanding features such as a cnc machined alloy hub shell and a heat treated hollow 14mm chromoly axle which ensures the longevity of the bmx hub.
This usually makes performing certain tricks or stunts on a bmx significantly easier due to the lack of having to multitask.
Beyond the new mtb freecoaster that tilk has been shredding on the 26 alloy griffin pro dirt jumping bike radio has a bunch more new 2020 mountain bikes starting to drop.
It all sounds great but aren t there any cons of using a freecoaster on your bmx bike.
They actually both allow freewheeling which means you can coast when going forward.
Evan talks us through the main differences between freecoaster and cassette bmx.