freehub
freehub · freehubs
A type of bicycle hub incorporating a ratcheting mechanism, with a cassette, or set of…A type of bicycle hub incorporating a ratcheting mechanism, with a cassette, or set of sprockets, mounted onto a splined shaft of the hub to engage the chain.
Meaning
1 sensesA type of bicycle hub incorporating a ratcheting mechanism, with a cassette, or set of sprockets, mounted onto a splined shaft of the hub to engage the chain.
In many high-end and midrange bicycles, freehubs have replaced freewheel systems.
Origin
From free + hub, genericized trademark.From free + hub, genericized trademark.
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