Front Freewheel vs. Rear freewheel

[music_maj_34]

If I could... I'd like to get some input regarding these two freewheels. I have FF right now and I'd like to find out what the advantages and disadvantages are of both of them. Because I am thinking of switching over.

Thanks.

[eastside]

Front freewheels used to suck. But since the White Ind. Eno trials freewheel their is not a major reason to go rear cassete unless you don't want your pant's to get caught;). I am curently using a Cris King rear hub and love it. But a few years ago there weren't many options. For ease and money's sake buy a White Ind. and be done with it. They have 72 engagement points like the King does

[AgrAde]

i don't think it matters either way. don't change for the sake of it. if you're having problems then upgrade freewheel, if you want bling and somethign that will last forever (i think?) then change over and get a king. there is NO reason to change to rear freewheel if you're not getting a king, from what i see.

[music_maj_34]

Well, I have the stock square taper cranks at the moment and I blew out the BB within the first 2 weeks of riding. Someone told me that they had the same problem with the square taper BB and recomended that I go to a ISIS set up.

So... with all this being said, I figured that I would go to an all new ISIS set up. I just was not sure if the Front FW feels different or handles different than the rear FW or not.

I think I'm gonna go with the new Front FW Echo CNC ISIS crank and a FSA platinum DH BB. (or maybe the FSA platinum DH pro... not sure id there is a big difference or not)

What do you think? Good choice?

[Rodmunch]

What do you mean by 'blew out the BB'? If the bearings failed, then you might just try a better BB before shelling out the dough for a rear freewheel setup. It seems like you're going about fixing the situation the wrong way. ISIS is good for a stiffer BB/crank interface, but it doesn't sound like it will help fix the problem you're having.

[music_maj_34]

Well, I don't know if I exactly "blew out anything" (heh heh) but my BB is loose. It wiggles no matter how much I tighten it. Someone said that they thought that my BB was shot. They said that they had the same set up as me and that they had to keep replacing the BB. Once they switched to a ISIS then he didnt have any more problems. Thats's why I was going to this extreme. I figured if the ISIS was that much better than I might as well get a whole new set up. I figured it would save me money in the long run to switch.

Instead of the rear set up... I think I'm gonna try and go with the new Front FW Echo CNC ISIS crank and a FSA platinum DH BB. (or maybe the FSA platinum DH pro... not sure id there is a big difference or not)

[Elan]

thers not really any advantages of either one imo. king hubs still out perform any ffw that ive ridden. they seem to be about 5X more reliable than any ffw system too.

[Rodmunch]

Well, if the BB is the problem, then going to an ISIS BB isn't exactly the right solution. There are shitty taper BBs and shitty ISIS BBs. And there are good taper BBs and good ISIS BBs. Meh. If you feel like spending the moneys then go for it.

[muddyfox]

FFW = less weight on your rear wheel..

[music_maj_34]

Well, if the BB is the problem, then going to an ISIS BB isn't exactly the right solution. There are shitty taper BBs and shitty ISIS BBs. And there are good taper BBs and good ISIS BBs. Meh. If you feel like spending the moneys then go for it.

Ok, I thought that the ISIS were much better than any square taper. I think I will keep this new found knowledge to myself though and not share it with my wife (heh heh) She is actually ok with me getting a whole new set up since I've had problems with my BB.

so....:naughty:

Thanks guys!

[kicknitlive]

Square taper bb's are possibly better for a trials setup because they have larger bearings than isis. Isis bb's will rarely last more than a year under heavy riding due to the inherrant small bearing size. Its possible your bb may just need a spacer.

If you like your cranks/setup, spend your loot on a phil wood bb (ti or steel spindle) and a White freewheel. Youll never worry about your bb again. Though you may have to rebuild it every 10 or 15 years.