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by Esperanza on July 21st, 2008
The "free wheel" is a component of the rear hub that engages when you pedal one way, but not the other. This enables you to pedal forward to move the bicycle forward, but when you pedal backwards, the freewheel just spins. Bicycles without freewheels exist, they are known as "fixed gear" bicycles. Fixed gear bicycles are still used today. There is no real reason that a multi-person bicycle could not also be a fixed gear bicycle. So yes, they would be possible.
by Chris on July 20th, 2008
No, simply put, We can thank the caveman for that.
Bicycles wouldnt exist without wheels.
by bingobongo - is really losing interes... on July 21st, 2008
Hello..?
Yes Hello.
I'm here for the free wheel.
Do I collect from you?
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Here's a question I'd never given thought to...
by The Chief on July 21st, 2008
There is always one. Sometimes I do a little "research" in the Inet before I answer *smile*
by Esperanza on July 21st, 2008