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  2. Freewheel - Wikipedia

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    By its nature, a freewheel mechanism acts as an automatic clutch, making it possible to change gears in a manual gearbox, either up- or downshifting, without depressing the clutch pedal, limiting the use of the manual clutch to starting from standstill or stopping. The Saab freewheel can be engaged or disengaged by the driver by respectively ...

  3. Freehub - Wikipedia

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    Freehub vs freewheel hub. The freehub concept answers several drawbacks encountered with the freewheel design: Freewheels are threaded onto an axle hub, using conventional right-hand threads. As the bicycle rider pedals, the freewheel is continuously kept tight, as chain torque is in the right-hand direction. This becomes a problem when the ...

  4. Sprag clutch - Wikipedia

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    One-way bearing combining sprags and bearing rollers in one race Sprags jam when driven and slide when in reverse. A sprag clutch is a one-way freewheel clutch.It resembles a roller bearing but, instead of cylindrical rollers, non-revolving asymmetric figure-eight shaped sprags, or other elements allowing single direction rotation, are used.

  5. Front freewheel - Wikipedia

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    The Shimano Front Freewheel (FFS) was a proprietary bicycle drivetrain design of the 1970s that placed a freewheel between the pedal cranks and the front chainrings – enabling the rider to shift gears while coasting. [2] FFS rear freewheel is different than a standard freewheel because it's "stiff" with more friction than a normal rear freewheel.

  6. Bicycle tools - Wikipedia

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    The term bicycle tools usually refers to specialty tools only used on bicycles, as opposed to general purpose mechanical tools such as spanners and hex wrenches. Various bicycle tools have evolved over the years into specialized tools for working on a bicycle. Modern bicycle shops will stock a large number of tools for working on different ...

  7. Words are overrated. Here’s why we’re addicted to ‘silent ...

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    This practice can also be used by showing people silent reviews and having them interpret the message the creator is trying to convey, making them a great teaching tool, according to Paul.

  8. Shapiro orders short-term fix for SEPTA - AOL

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    In a press release detailing his efforts to find a solution over the last two years, Shapiro said he looks forward to “finding common ground” with Senate Republicans, who have been reluctant ...

  9. Hidden Uses for Common Household Products Most People Don't ...

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    1. Tennis Ball. Tennis balls are so useful that you may want to buy some to keep around the house even if you don’t play. For example, half a tennis ball can help screw open tight caps.