FREECOASTER VS CASSETTE 101 AND PROS & CONS!

You know Thursdays are your most educational days of the week! We're back at one of the most knowledgeable BMX bike shop in So. Cal EPIC BMX (@_epicbmx) where Mr. Phu Vu, and the young gun, Ethan Corriere (@ethancorriere) give you everything you need to know about Freecoasters, Freewheels, Cassettes, the internals, mechanisms, weights, advantages, disadvantages and pros and cons of riding one or the other!
#Freecoaster #Cassette #101
FREECOASTER VS CASSETTE 101 AND PROS & CONS!
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[@AustinTyler97]

So damn funny when ethan kept laughing and grinning when Phu was miss pronounce Cassette 😂😂😂😂😂

[@aaron9202002]

Breh i just started coming to this place that’s literally next to my house, to get my free agent fixed. I thought Phu was just an ordinary man but I didn’t know this many ppl were watching Phu explain everything about bmx

[@AlfredoMancuso]

hahaha Phu's been the man forever :)

[@ricardo340]

I’m an old dude trying to learn about newer tech BMX. This is the very best channel to learn from. Lots of changes since my 79 Mongoose. 😀

[@companionbmx404]

I love seeing Ethan on your vlogs. He's a monster yet very humble.

[@miserycrumbs]

Niice recovery time gets a call and comes back and kills it !

[@AlfredoMancuso]

He’s way too natural at this

[@bradleyschneider8143]

i just switched to a free-coaster and its a whole different game lmao

[@BishopXLR]

its taking more getting used to than i expected

[@BonzerMrT]

I love it

[@fizzyfish-k4q]

yeah... a game that involves cheatin'

[@JK-wf6ex]

I hate the slack though, I rode my friends and I destroyed my knee and have never gotten on one since lmao

[@dman4249]

Should i get one. Easy fakies are cool, but are they $200 cool

[@nigelcarren]

I am 46 and I have rescued a BMX from going to the tip (the dump), I have no idea what any of these terms are? . But I am going learn a few tricks! Never had so much fun... on my own... in a pair of jeans! 😉 Subscribed 💪🇬🇧

[@hspercentage3318]

Hows the bmxing been since

[@joninfiction]

“What miss!?” Lmao

[@riftjhon5605]

Shit had me on the floor

[@joninfiction]

rift jhon sams here lmao!!!

[@iriqouisplisken5640]

@Dillon Milo lmao nice fake account

[@mysterychannel6577]

Bad customer service lol didnt even attempt to upsell her

[@Matt-nc2sy]

@@mysterychannel6577 that's his daughter that's why

[@by_run]

Rode a bmx back in the 80’s-90’s when I was a kid and this cassette thing is new to me, all we rode back then was freecoasters. Thinking of riding again, and been on the fence if I should try the cassette this time around since it is the only built bike that I see available in my area. Thanks for the vid. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@fuzakeru2426]

@ 10:35 phu totally surprised me with open diff and welded diff, totally didn’t expect that from him. Mans know his bikes and cars🤙🏽

[@oval9804]

Out of all the video I been watching, trying to figure out the difference between free coaster vs cassette. You explain it the best in Layman's terms. I just became subscriber and a fan.

[@Coffeeandbrats]

everytime my man pho said cassette Ethans ass dying over there. I was loosing my mind laughing!!! Classic.

[@bestvolibearuseast]

it's losing

[@Vupac187]

You continue to impress me with your generosity! You the man alf.

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Thanks so much Colin :)

[@fielestrella707]

Cassette ftw 🔥

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Hellya!!

[@fielestrella707]

Just love the buzzing sound when freewheeling 👌🔥🐝🎶

[@Mypenisissmallbut]

Yeah bro catching that front foot all day cause it actually stays where you left it and has pressure immediately

[@dre_withwithout]

I learned so much .. thanks 🙏🏽.. may you be blessed

[@richardriffle9773]

I need to start running brakes cars hurt

[@AlfredoMancuso]

They help for sure!

[@richardriffle9773]

@@AlfredoMancuso I'm trying to find a way to put a picture of the railing I was on and what my bike looks like after I have to start all over nothing worth saving for my next bike and it was my favorite Easter frame bent up

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Richard Riffle Damn! That sounds gnarly!!

[@richardriffle9773]

@@AlfredoMancuso i have like two videos of my riding on here

[@EverywhereDrums]

Best bmx channel on the tubes... man I would kill for one of those shirts. Sweat and all hahahaha

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Thanks so much David!

[@benbudd1376]

Phu brother I think you're missing out on some possible revenue with the t-shirts.. Merch is where a lot of these dudes make money.. Just a thought..

[@MRFLIP]

I like the bee buzzing

[@AngelosVollaro]

Freecoaster GANG Wya??!

[@AlfredoMancuso]

🙌🏻

[@KrsMpv]

Yo

[@anthonybalestrieri1035]

Freecoaster gang!

[@Mypenisissmallbut]

Never turning my BMX into a scooter.

[@wburke1759]

What about the Zcoaster by profile. Is that still being made?

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Sure is!

[@mrcnbmx1254]

It sucks its just a coaster w sound

[@BonzerMrT]

Free coasters open up a lot more freedom but cassettes kinda give you a bit more control with pedal pressure

[@AlfredoMancuso]

100% agreed

[@gz989898]

This shop is a must visit if you ride bmx!

[@rickpatrick1615]

Idk bout commenting but mines is a question. I remember as a youth until mid 90's When racing we preferred the 44t chainring 16t freewheel sprocket. If I were to get a 9t cassette what chainring can I use to attain the feel of 44t :16t. gear ratio. Keep in mind I still have my. 84 db super streak so yeah I'm old but I still ride. So keep postin an teaching youngsters 2 love tha bike world.

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Thanks Rick! The exact ratio for a 44:16 is literally a 22:8, right down the middle. But because the 22 tooth sprocket isn’t really used as much anymore and neither is the 8 tooth driver it goes up by 1 tooth in the rear and 3 in the front to a 25:9. If you want it to feel a bit harder to crank, which gives you my torque you could do a 25:8 or a 28:9 again any addition of a tooth in the rear requires and addition of 3 in the front sprocket to keep the ratio feeling good.

[@rickpatrick1615]

Tyvm u just saved me tons of time n wrench turning n pulling my driver arm off n on. Since I gave my 9t free coaster to my buddy hmmm.....I got a 10t cassette hub., looks like lacing wheels is n my future.....tyvm you guys n the pool of knowledge is amazing

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Glad to be of service :)

[@biketron]

I know this is an old video but yes, there is a such thing as a titanium freewheel. Echo bikes made one for trials a few years and yes it was nice with 109 engagement points.

[@Rastafarian_Rambo]

I started biking on a khe coaster cause a flat lander sold me a bike back I'm 2005 and switch to a cassette like 7 years later , went back to coaster but they sucked cuz they weren't as reliable. Now in 2024 I'm back on a coaster and love the new improvements and reliability

[@MikeChuidian]

You’ve done a great job with your YT channel, Alf! It be awesome to see Phu break down frame geometry, the pros and cons, the type of riders it suits, etc. YEW!! 🤙🏽

[@emmanuelcruz9200]

As always fu at epic the best bike shop in the world thanks Alfredo

[@andrewjoe1836]

Very good description! I haven't riden BMX since 03' and I couldn't figure out how a guy on KZbin was going backwards without pedaling

[@christopheremmet5160]

when i start a business I wanna hire ethan, man's can sell anything to u. im sold by his explanation of the coaster

[@cj5857]

Bought my cult gateway from epic and ethan sold it to me. Your not wrong he can sell anythibg

[@StreetDreamzTT]

Love these episodes at the shop. The free coaster is cool. I like it. Would I use one? Probably not. I like the cassette sound. The feel. Just kinda what I know a bike to be. If I build a second bike, I’ll throw one on for sure.

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Stoked you dig them!

[@andersonbunsiebumphray4416]

Thanks for the information 🙌🏼

[@AlfredoMancuso]

💯💯

[@HermesTrismegistes369]

3:15 WHAT MISS? 😂 Great customer service btw! 🤣

[@markgarcia7354]

Love that shop I travel up from San Diego to go there and get bike parts including cassdents 😂

[@byeboy00]

I just started biking 3 weeks ago when I traded my norco mountain bike for a GT bmx and I'm loving it but my knees aren't 😂 loved the chill and helpful advice 🔥

[@tylerbmxyo7261]

omg thank you ive been wondering why i couldnt do that 🙏

[@thomascuriel09]

In High School of 2009, I bought a Stolen Cheater bike that came with a freecoaster. It seemed cool until randomly it would stop working and I'd chin checked myself on my handle bars because there would be no engagement. Basically It was like I would pedal forward without a hub on which ended up making me fall forward. It was weird, I guess it had to be adjusted or something but the instructions were wack. I then switched to a Shadow Conspiracy Raptor Cassette and never looked back. This was long ago but I'm old and will never use freecoasters again unless I wake up with Garrett Reynolds skills ahahaha. Great video though on the mechanics of these parts.

[@achillessanchez4968]

Hey man, what's different between the female hub and a male hub. I mean which of these two performs well? Hope you make a video of it. Thanks a Lot!

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Female bolts go into the hub, and an axle has bolts that thread onto it

[@MadMikeVidz]

Never thought I'd go to freecoaster but whatever reason when I would cab my opposite foot would be in front instead and that screwed me up when I came to half cab manuals

[@gerttremerie5562]

lmao had the same thing last year got a freecoaster and im prob never go back to cassette it open so much tricks for me (i ride street)

[@maricelbonto3479]

So, what young stevie does?

[@MadMikeVidz]

@@gerttremerie5562 samee

[@MadMikeVidz]

@@maricelbonto3479 not sure I'd have to watch him

[@Da1CheeekWonder]

Phu spreading knowledge

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Always!

[@baranbatur6460]

Dude talks about maintenance here im still rocking my federal v3 coaster bout 6 years on dirt etc. And yes, its still running perfect.

[@AlfredoMancuso]

You must not ride as hard on your hub like some other dudes do because some of my homies need to take apart their hubs almost monthly

[@baranbatur6460]

Alfredo Mancuso Holy moly, i cant even imagine what taking it apart monthly felt like...

[@cfmechanic]

Thursdays are always better at epic. Thanks again for bugging phu. Lol your channel got me to shop there. He gets so happy for food. I bet if people brought food he would prolly hook em up with something free maybe just a slap in the face but the price is right.

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Hahaha he loves himself so food for sure

[@douglasaston4282]

The Profile Z-Coaster is superb iv enjoyed it atleast literally a ¼ of crank rotation its ingaged and or disengaged. Rides and clicks just like the normal cassette

[@roycephantom8563]

I remember my federal freecoaster v2.. You could adjust the slack with an Allen wrench.. When I rode BMX I was wild about freecoasters.. Now I just be in the studio bro..

[@VAustin89]

I just built two different wheel sets, just swap out depending on what I feel like riding.

[@yannlukas7344]

MORE VIDEOS WITH THIS GUY!!!!!! Thanks a lot for all the informations.... this guy knows it all and he’s funny af 😂👍🏻

[@TavenRides69]

I learned on coaster, it feels so much more natural to me although sometimes i’ll still throw on a cassette

[@JoeB-ei5jy]

Awesome info I think I'll stick to the cassette and change it up once i progress a little more , also "bang" hook these boys up lol

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Solid choice! Bang, you see it!

[@richardriffle9773]

Keep it up guys I was hit by a car broke both wrists and now I'm just chilling watching KZbin

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Sheesh! Be safe my dude!

[@srichard6237]

Get better. I broke a wrist and my shoulder, two months ago, after going down on my enduro on the street. I feel your pain

[@richardriffle9773]

@@srichard6237 went to my bike shop here in Indiana Mishawaka called- the house of bikes - got me the same exact frame from all the riders here went in on this frame and surprise when I got there there it was just all new and white

[@ianfloyd6143]

Love this guy also to alfred...

[@billygriggs1440]

Is that White cult seat in the background an AK seat? If so tell Phu I need to order ASAP

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Hit them up, everything’s selling out FAST

[@zemertv5950]

Hey Alfredo...nice one sir...😁👍

[@machongtalong1210]

Good informative video. I actually have all three, cassette, freewheel & freecoaster on my bikes. I also remember Alf's Freecoaster vs. Cassette tutorials on one of his How To Tuesday videos back in the day.

[@all_out_of_bubble_gum]

Which one would you recommend for beginners? Just to learn Basic tricks. Bunny Hop is Most important and jumps down the stairs

[@MZRFaith]

@@all_out_of_bubble_gum they won’t affect those tricks.

[@mrarcher3580]

Your welcome Alfredo...

[@AlfredoMancuso]

🙏🏻🙏🏻☺️

[@jdm91hatch]

Love epic I wish there was an epic in Portland

[@cnc813]

I’ve got a 1998 Specialized Hard Rock that I’ve beaten the hell out of since it was new and my hub has never failed. Changed the sprocket a few times though. Honestly they just don’t build them like they used to.

[@Mypenisissmallbut]

Bet it weighs at least 30 pounds

[@joelvideira5360]

Epic bro!

[@stackerQ8]

which is better for wheelie?

[@stevepratt9535]

Very informative, I don't think there is a shop like Vu's in the entire state of Texas. I might take a trip there just to see it !

[@akaeone7321]

@Alfredo...Might be a dumb question, but can you change out the teeth on a cassette..from a 9t to a 11t???

[@AlfredoMancuso]

You actually can!

[@ralptyrab.8495]

phu really knows everything about bike. no doubt he really survive his business.

[@KyddBurton]

I think I have a free coaster lol it makes no noise. This was a nice video, I wanna try Cassette now

[@AlfredoMancuso]

You could have a less quiet cassette hub. Do your pedals crank back if you make the bike go in reverse?

[@KyddBurton]

@@AlfredoMancuso nah it doesn’t they stay in the same place!

[@kashlet9203]

This taught me alot ngl

[@matthewdickerman3142]

"What Miss?" LMFAO

[@29lpk]

Where is this shop?

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Westminster, CA

[@OHGEESMOKES]

Phu is so funny and helpful i like this type of videos keep it up Alfredo

[@Supperup40672]

Honestly I think I’ll just get both

[@DjDoug7]

What up Brochachi !, I ride free coaster for now and its cool , but I do miss the noise and originality of a casset

[@chriscantu343]

Damn what’s up with that Santa Cruz big ripper in the back there? How much if you guys still have it😝

[@phlandusalexander8507]

Funny ..I ran a freecoster in 02 and they were not cool! lol it was fun tho I thought it was slick but I didn’t like the slack but you do get use to it I think it was a haro! 👌🏾

[@dandanawesome5356]

Courage Adams defies those theories! Watch his riding style freecoaster or cassette it doesn't matter! Lol

[@rafosoghomonyan4985]

FREECOASTER GANG!!!!!!!

[@AlfredoMancuso]

gang

[@zoncus3127]

Where is the shop!!!!

[@rossg1982]

I want that epic shirt.

[@lukasgasparyan1482]

Nice vid g

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Thanks G

[@kikiokiki6788]

everybody in these videos is explaining what happens when you go backwards, and maybe this is a dumb question, but what if you are moving forward with a cassette, are the gear/pedals always moving too? like no lazy ride where you doing what we used to call coasting?

[@anthonybalestrieri1035]

I would sport and epic shirt all day every day!

[@thecannabiskidfortier6219]

Hey Alfredo can you do a segment on the freenight bmx hub?

[@DonRayec]

Can someone tell me how is it called when you have hub that brake when you pedal backwards? Please

[@Jukofri]

In Germany its called „rücktrittbremse“ 😂😅 dont know the english word though 🥶😂

[@DonRayec]

@@Jukofri okey

[@DonRayec]

@@Jukofri translator say this: Brake retraction

[@Jukofri]

regiisek hmm okay😅 maybe its also just Called „backpedalbreak“ idk

[@ffernandez16]

any recomedation on videos talking about the differant between bikes from the 90's and bikes today (bmx bikes)

[@Ex4_]

I'm riding downhill bikes and used to ride bmx (with cassette) like 5-6 years ago... Wanna start getting into BMX again - would you recommend getting a freecoaster as it makes tricks easier, or should I stick to cassette because my muscle memory would get confused if bunny hops and stuff feels different between my downhill and my bmx bike?

[@nathanbell3560]

i would recommend the coaster. i ride dh and bmx and there’s no difference

[@christopherbuchanan8319]

Wish I could rep the epic tee out here in Maryland

[@hawsshaw]

Whats your online store to order parts? I have a project e bike ur tutoring is helping me a lot... im a Auti tech but old school on bmx thanks

[@Tristan_8055]

you should have said pt 2 sir mancuso

[@AlfredoMancuso]

You’re right haha

[@tmbmx]

So which one is like or similar to what's on a mtb that fully rotates backwards nonstop?

[@yajfulltrend4033]

helpful

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Glad to hear that

[@Saar_360]

Free night is a game changer

[@silentbastyan1924]

Argentina forever🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@AlfredoMancuso]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🇦🇷

[@jl8658]

what is that Handlebar on Dirt bike? im looking something like that on my dirt.

[@krishnaram9044]

ethan looking at phu saying caTssette: from the outside he's like: 🙂😀😄😃 and from the inside he's like: 🤣😂🤣😂

[@funniersphere44]

I need help repainting a bike frame like what paint to use or what grit sandpaper to use ect...

[@nathanbell3560]

i would use 80 and 120 grit

[@nathanbell3560]

paint doesn’t rlly matter but i would recommend rustolum paint + clear coat

[@funniersphere44]

@@nathanbell3560 I'm definitely gonna use clear coat but I'mma need to buy a lot of sand paper or does paint remover work too?

[@achillessanchez4968]

Still into a cassette gaming...

[@AlfredoMancuso]

I'm going back to the cassette next week!

[@EV0L13]

I never heard of bang until the video....Bang hook them up!!

[@dropzilla8398]

With a freecoaster is it harder to ride like distance wise than a cassette i have 2 freecoaster and i am waiting on a chain i never rhode one so thats why im aski g

[@DirtDigglerDetecting]

Fuck i finally get it. there are 3 of them. Old school Freewheel. New Cassettes

[@AlfredoMancuso]

🤗🤗🤗

[@travis_gentry5]

I have a question for freecoaster will it miss up if you try to use it like cassette

[@patdoomsayer9185]

I learned my first fakie on a free coaster go with the Odyssey v2 clutch all your problems are solve

[@thrashtodeth9442]

someone please explain. Do rear sprockets come with rear hubs? Or do you buy them separately? Where do you get the rear sprocket?

[@albertomoreno7101]

I saw that this dropped literally as I was telling my friend I didn't know what i wanted

[@AlfredoMancuso]

I read your mind fam

[@Bigrig_trmc]

So wat did u decide on??

[@Bigrig_trmc]

Personally I find pedal pressure more important than fakies but I've never been good at fakies🤦‍♂️❤❤❤

[@albertomoreno7101]

@@Bigrig_trmc my friend has a freecoaster so Imma try it out but for now I'm sticking to cassette

[@albertomoreno7101]

@@AlfredoMancuso every time

[@VailSkateSupply1]

I’ll take the sweaty shirt!