Definition of Freewheels. Meaning of Freewheels. Synonyms of Freewheels

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Definition of Freewheels

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 Freewheels from wikipedia

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- slight resistance in the freewheel mechanism, which causes the chain to continue spinning with the wheel rotation. Freewheels in bottom brackets have been...
- "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...
- the freewheel design: Freewheels are threaded onto an axle hub, using conventional right-hand threads. As the bicycle rider pedals, the freewheel is continuously...
- the driveshaft. Freewheel or freewheeling may also refer to: Freewheel (bicycle part) Freewheel (song) Freewheeling (film) Freewheelers (disambiguation)...
- may not work properly with some cogs smaller than 11T or freewheels smaller than 16T. Freewheels are available in sizes 13T to 28T and in the same two different...
- The Harley-Davidson Freewheeler is a motorized tricycle introduced by Harley-Davidson in August, 2014 for the 2015 model year. It is designated the FLRT...