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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: andy.w on June 10, 2008, 06:02 PM

Title: Freewheel Adapters
Post by: andy.w on June 10, 2008, 06:02 PM

Hi does anybody know of an adapter that will convert a Shimano coaster to freewheel.  Not having much luck so far.

Cheers

Andy

Title: Re: Freewheel Adapters
Post by: andy.w on June 13, 2008, 03:42 PM

Still Looking for some help!! Please!!

Title: Re: Freewheel Adapters
Post by: virtualmeuk on June 13, 2008, 03:49 PM

i got one i think

will check and let u know

it is like this
http://www.vert-ego.com/freewheelscoaster%20adapters/ACS-FREECOASTER-ADAPTER.jpg (http://www.vert-ego.com/freewheelscoaster%20adapters/ACS-FREECOASTER-ADAPTER.jpg)

Title: Re: Freewheel Adapters
Post by: moley on June 13, 2008, 04:05 PM

Kenno's solution was to turn it into a Freecoaster not a freewheel (you can switch between coaster and freewheel)

Maybe this is the gadget your after :-

http://www.alansbmx.com/product_info.php?cPath=116_120&products_id=1584

Title: Re: Freewheel Adapters
Post by: andy.w on June 13, 2008, 05:53 PM

cheers guys

Tried these ahd they don't fit.  I think they are for the Bendix/Suntour type hub.  Will try to post some pics.

Title: Re: Freewheel Adapters
Post by: andy.w on June 13, 2008, 06:15 PM

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Title: Re: Freewheel Adapters
Post by: andy.w on June 13, 2008, 09:36 PM

Thought these might Help

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ll77/andyandnancy/01f309f5.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ll77/andyandnancy/P6130182-1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ll77/andyandnancy/P6130183-1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ll77/andyandnancy/P6130187-1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ll77/andyandnancy/8a457fb5.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ll77/andyandnancy/85633fca.jpg)

Title: Re: Freewheel Adapters
Post by: moley on June 13, 2008, 10:20 PM

The ACS Freecoasters come in 2 varieties.

Shimano and Suntour/bendix.

So the Freewheel converters must come in 2 varieties too!!!

Title: Re: Freewheel Adapters
Post by: andy.w on June 14, 2008, 07:23 PM

Thats what I would have thought, but as yet I am yet to find one!

Cheers

Andy

Title: Re: Freewheel Adapters
Post by: BrianP on June 15, 2008, 04:52 PM

Yep,
The freewheel converters definitely come in two varieties.
The shimano one has a longer shaft than the suntour / bendix one.

I've attached a pic below so you can see what to keep an eye out for.
suntour / bendix on the left and shimano on the right.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/g1/brian4130/misc/DSC00021-1.jpg)

Brian  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Freewheel Adapters
Post by: andy.w on June 16, 2008, 05:53 PM

Now on the Bay if anyone is interested.  They work perfectly it's just that the wife really didn't get on with the coaster.

Thanks For the Help.

Andy