yes you can the only operating diferences between a freecoaster and a cassette/freewheel is that on a freecoaster you can travel backwards without having to backpedal to accomodate the natural backpedaling a cassette/freewheel does and with freecoasters there is a usually adjustable amount of slack when you pedal before the bike starts to travel forwards :)
Yes you can, however why would you? you can also adjust the slack to make it into a regular hub.
freecoaster
The main difference between a BMX freecoaster and a cassette hub is how they engage when pedaling backward. A freecoaster allows you to pedal backward without the cranks moving, while a cassette hub engages immediately when you pedal backward. If you prefer doing tricks that involve pedaling backward or fakie tricks, a freecoaster would be more suitable for your riding style. If you prefer a more immediate engagement when pedaling backward, a cassette hub would be a better choice.
You can either pedal backwards while riding fakie, or buy a freecoaster hub which doesn't require any sort of pedaling while you ride fakie.
A freecoaster hub is a type of bicycle hub that allows the rider to coast without pedaling backward. It differs from a traditional cassette hub in that it has a clutch mechanism that disengages the hub when coasting, eliminating the need to pedal backward to engage the hub. This design feature allows for smoother and more controlled riding, especially during tricks and maneuvers.
A freecoaster BMX is a type of BMX hub that allows the rider to coast backward without pedaling. This differs from a traditional BMX hub, which engages the pedals when the bike is moving backward.
* Front pedal down = 1. Back pedal down = 2,3,4,5. Neutral between 1 and 2. * Front pedal, no further movement, 1st. Back pedal, no further movement, 5th.
The Fable of the Bachelor and the Back-Pedal - 1915 was released on: USA: 24 February 1915
Most bikes don't do that. You need one fitted with a freecoaster hub to get freewheel in reverse.
A cassette hub has a fixed gear mechanism that engages when pedaling forward, providing instant power transfer. A freecoaster hub allows the wheel to spin freely backward without engaging the drivetrain, making it easier to perform tricks and maneuvers. Freecoaster hubs may have a slight delay in power transfer compared to cassette hubs, affecting overall performance for certain riding styles.
When you put in the new assembly, hold the pedal up straight so the cable doesn't unhook from the assembly. Then have some one in the back put the cable tight and screw the wing nut on until its tight then let go of the pedal their you have it. put the pedal in an out to make sure it tight if it feel back down then you didn't tighten it enough in the back.
the return spring on the clutch pedal assembly must be replaced.