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Velvet Revolvers - Courtesy of BIKE magazine Sept/Oct 2006 volume 13 number 6
 
 

Overlooked for decades, bearings are one of the simplest, yet most important, parts of the bicycle. They transfer power, absorb nasty side loads, reduce friction and help an otherwise unstable machine stay upright. And the latest ceramic bearings can significantly boost a bike's performance. It's time bearings got their due.

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six pawl hub

All six oversized pawls engage in unison whenever drive torque is applied. No other multiple pawl system on the market can ensure that all pawls are engaged at the same time. The secondary ratchet system does the coasting and forces engagement of the large pawls only for drive torque transfer.

USA Patent 6,155,394 - Chinese Patent ZL00205100.1 - Taiwan Patent 00498037 - Other Patents Pending


 
 
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