Definition of FreeWheel. Meaning of FreeWheel. Synonyms of FreeWheel

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Definition of FreeWheel

Freewheel
Freewheel Free"wheel`, v. i. 1. (a) Of a freewheel cycle, to run on while the pedals are held still. (b) Of a person, to ride a cycle of this manner. To ride a freewheel cycle. 2. (Mach.) To operate like a freewheel, so that one part moves freely over another which normally moves with it; -- said of a clutch.
Freewheel
Freewheel Free"wheel`, n. (Mach.) A clutch fitted in the rear hub of a cycle, which engages the rear sprocket with the rear wheel when the pedals are rotated forwards, but permits the rear wheel to run on free from the rear sprocket when the pedals are stopped or rotated backwards. Freewheelcycles are usually fitted with hub brakes or rim brakes, operated by back pedaling.

Meaning of FreeWheel from wikipedia

- In mechanical or automotive engineering, a freewheel or overrunning clutch is a device in a transmission that disengages the driveshaft from the driven...
- fixed-wheel bicycle in British usage,[citation needed] commonly known in some places as a fixie) is a bicycle that has a drivetrain with no freewheel mechanism...
- term single-speed generally refers to a single gear ratio bicycle with a freewheel mechanism to allow it to coast. A single-speed bicycle is generally cheaper...
- freewheel systems. A freewheel mechanism allows a rider to stop pedalling whilst the cycle is still in forward motion. On a cycle without a freewheel...
- the rear wheel. A cogset works with a rear derailleur to provide multiple gear ratios to the rider. C****ettes come in two varieties, freewheels or c****ettes...
- A front freewheel or freewheel crank is a freewheel mechanism used on some bicycles which enables the drivetrain of the bicycle to continue spinning while...
- "Freewheel Burning" is a song by the English heavy metal band Judas Priest, appearing on their 1984 album Defenders of the Faith, and released as the...
- between two- and four-wheel drive and differential locks. Some cars have a freewheel that disengages the driveshaft from the driven shaft. This happens when...
- Bicycle freewheel by Ernst Sachs. 1903: Backpedal brake by Ernst Sachs. 1903: Torpedo freewheel hub: bicycle component with integrated freewheel and coaster...
- A sprag clutch is a one-way freewheel clutch. It resembles a roller bearing but, instead of cylindrical rollers, non-revolving asymmetric figure-eight...