Colony Swarm Pintour Freecoaster Wheel (Black) (RHD) (20 x 1.75)
The Colony BMX Swarm Pintour Freecoaster wheel is built using a Colony Pintour double-wall rim, laced 3X with black 14G spokes and black brass nipples, to a Colony Swarm planetary freecoaster hub. Right hand Drive.
The Colony Swarm Freecoaster hub is Colony's entry into the new world of Planetary-style freecoaster hubs. Utilizing Free Night's patented design, the Swarm features a planetary clutch system that allows the benefits of both cassettes and freecoasters. When rolling forward, the hub feels just like a normal cassette. Quick engagement from the pawls gives a nice, positive feel when pedaling. But as soon as the wheel rolls backwards, the clutch system disengages the pawls and you're in freecoaster mode, with infinite slack so long as your pedal speed does not exceed the wheel speed. Once rolling forward again, you're back in cassette mode. Another benefit of this design is that axial forces are greatly reduced which permits the use of standard sized bearings, making the weight of this hub more in line with that of a cassette. Colony even includes nylon hub guards for both drive and non-drive sides to help protect your new investment.
The Colony Swarm Freecoaster hub is Colony's entry into the new world of Planetary-style freecoaster hubs. Utilizing Free Night's patented design, the Swarm features a planetary clutch system that allows the benefits of both cassettes and freecoasters. When rolling forward, the hub feels just like a normal cassette. Quick engagement from the pawls gives a nice, positive feel when pedaling. But as soon as the wheel rolls backwards, the clutch system disengages the pawls and you're in freecoaster mode, with infinite slack so long as your pedal speed does not exceed the wheel speed. Once rolling forward again, you're back in cassette mode. Another benefit of this design is that axial forces are greatly reduced which permits the use of standard sized bearings, making the weight of this hub more in line with that of a cassette. Colony even includes nylon hub guards for both drive and non-drive sides to help protect your new investment.
Note: Planetary freecoasters are designed to be run dry. If disassembled do not add any grease or lubricant to the internals of this hub.
Wheel Features:
- Colony Swarm Freecoaster Rear wheel
- Pintour Rim, Swarm Freecoaster Hub laced with Black stainless steel spokes
- Right hand drive
- 9T driver only
- Comes with nylon rim strip
- Weight: 2 lbs 14 oz
Hub Features:
- 30% lighter than conventional freecoaster hubs
- No gap when pedaling forward
- Eradicates unwanted engagement on rollbacks
- Feels and sounds like a cassette hub
- No need for oversized hub bearings due to low axial load
- Super-tough hollow male 14mm chromo axle
- Colony drive side and non-drive side hubguards included
Rim Features:
- Colony Pintour rim
- Economical 20" Pinned version of our Contour Rim
- Engraved logo
This product was added to our catalog on June 22, 2022
Justin Burrell
Verified Owner
Wednesday, Nov 2 2022 (5 months ago)
Colony Swarm Pintour Freecoaster Wheel (Black) (RHD) (20 x 1.75)
Develops a squeak I don't have a warranty. I am going to try and use dry lube on the o-ring like the video says I think it should not need to be done considering the amount ive spent on the wheel.
Otherwise it works still although the terrible squeak
Otherwise it works still although the terrible squeak
Mike
Verified Owner
Saturday, Oct 8 2022 (5 months ago)
Colony Swarm Pintour Freecoaster Wheel (Black) (RHD) (20 x 1.75)
Great wheel has super tight slack and sounds like a cassette not super loud but it does tick. Other than the cone nut being tighten down too hard and squeaking after one day of riding. It has to be taken apart and dry lubed. The cranks started spinning and not catching but after I tightening up my axle bolts from grinding it stopped.