Freecoaster

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A special type of rear hub used for freestyle tricks. Unlike most hubs, a freecoaster permits the bicycle to be rolled backwards without causing the cranks to turn backward as well.

The only other type of hub that offers this feature is a coaster brake. Freecoaster hubs use a similar mechanism, only without the actual brake.