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First of all, I prefer a freecoaster to a cassette, so I’m not dissin anyone who uses one. But is it really just a copout when it comes to doing tricks? If Courage can do this with a cassette, then I feel like it is. But I mean, none of us are on that level so it doesn’t matter. For the rest of us, there is more to consider. For my part, I hate the noise a cassette makes and it seems like the better the cassette is, the louder it is. I know many people like the sound but really, isn’t it just because it attracts attention? Now if you use your bike for more than just tricks, say you are using it for transportation on a graffiti mission, where you do not want attention, then it becomes obvious that there are other considerations for your bike than just tricks or attention. I don’t know, when I see Courage doing this, I can’t help but think a little less of the pros who ride freecoaster when they go fakie, like I wonder if they could do it with a cassette, what do you think?
by Feisty-Earth-1901
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Isn’t pedalling backwards giving the bike more stability? Compared to just coasting with feet not moving?
I am torn on the FC vs CS issue. I find FCs are always a little problematic. They require a lot of attention. There’s always a bit of wheel wobble when the hub is disengaged. Also, yes, a lot of the stuff that can be done with an FC could be done with a CS previously.
I have one BMX with an FC and one with a CS, and I tend to find I’m happier on a CS bike. I don’t fakie for five miles so I don’t really need the FC 90% of the time. That said, reversing off a ramp/quarter pipe and setting up for the 180 out is always nicer and smoother on an FC.