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What are freewheels and freehubs and what is the difference between them? Which one is better?
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- ?Lv 73 years ago
It's all explained nicely on the Sheldon Brown website. http://www.sheldonbrown.com/free-k7.html
In short...the freewheel is just about a dinosaur in today's world. The "freehub" & cassette is thicker, strong and longer lasting. Just scroll down on the web page & see the differences.
- Sidewinder JerryLv 63 years ago
Freehub is an interchangeable word referring to either a freewheel or a cassette. The freewheel is an older technology the problem with it is its design especially if jumping was involved allowed the rear axle to bend and/or break. The cassette due to its design was able to prevent bent and/or broken axles.
Source(s): Motorized bicycle owner and builder.
