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Offline oldmanjoe

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Thoughts on the Z Coaster
« on: April 29, 2015, 10:37:50 PM »
I'm a profile fan, and just ordered a hub for a race bike, and saw the Z Coaster - I though this was never going to happen, but is it a street type hub a flatland hub? It appears Chad Degroot is using it. I'm just wondering what the deal is.
I'm not rushing out to buy one, but maybe I should start saving?


Offline byke

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Re: Thoughts on the Z Coaster
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2015, 07:28:02 AM »
I was hoping that profile would have drivers in different sizes like their other hubs, or the drivers would be interchangeable.

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Re: Thoughts on the Z Coaster
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2015, 08:38:44 AM »
It's a cassette that can freecoast.
The following is the truth.  The preceeding is a lie.

Offline azflatlander

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Re: Thoughts on the Z Coaster
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2015, 02:23:53 PM »
I'm wondering if the only difference the Z Coaster and the Eclat Blind Freecoaster is a polymer bushing and "Z" shape rings which would only make it louder  :rolleyes:

Anyone know if this might be true?

Offline out~riding

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Re: Thoughts on the Z Coaster
« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2015, 01:18:41 AM »
They are completely different hubs

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Re: Thoughts on the Z Coaster
« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2015, 01:26:48 AM »
Well, that's good to know  :beer:

I hope it proves to be as reliable as they say  :huh: Only time will tell

So far.. not one review from the general public

Offline Garfield

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Re: Thoughts on the Z Coaster
« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2015, 08:05:34 AM »
I really hope the profile freecoaster works well :)
but I don't have much faith in the pawl type freecoasters considering previous hubs like the ezra made horrible noises when engaging!
I really want to see a video of someone testing the profile properly, like doing tricks where they use the engagement to pivot around out of fakies etc.

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Re: Thoughts on the Z Coaster
« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2015, 09:24:48 AM »
I still want to read a review on this.

Offline azflatlander

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Re: Thoughts on the Z Coaster
« Reply #8 on: May 15, 2015, 02:38:45 PM »
For the price they're asking.. you would think they would submit a video with proof vs all other coasters that it is worth the money  :rolleyes:

I watch Chad D ride his but he wasn't really doing much other than roll backs on the pedals and fakies on the mini ramp, but he would 180 bh out rather than engage the pedals so I couldn't see if it actually works vs the Ezra in that situation.. I hope this is it for freecoasters

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Re: Thoughts on the Z Coaster
« Reply #9 on: May 15, 2015, 11:44:46 PM »
Well they just came out a week or two ago, so its natural there aren't any reviews yet.

As far as testing, this video came out a year ago:

Profile Freecoaster Testing on Vimeo

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Re: Thoughts on the Z Coaster
« Reply #10 on: May 16, 2015, 12:14:43 AM »
That video showcaes the rider more than the hub.  :rolleyes:

It needs to given to a street/vert rider in order to find out if this thing really holds its weight  :beer:

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Re: Thoughts on the Z Coaster
« Reply #11 on: May 22, 2015, 06:34:00 PM »
Of course it was tested in street for a long time. That's actually the main market for this hub.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQ6fRuGPOYQ

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Re: Thoughts on the Z Coaster
« Reply #12 on: May 22, 2015, 06:36:07 PM »
Here is the first review I found:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJCfbjeOk00

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Re: Thoughts on the Z Coaster
« Reply #13 on: May 22, 2015, 10:46:32 PM »
That review was pointless  :rolleyes:

The kid was a beginner by far .. come on he called the rear cog a "Sproket Thingy"

Really  :P

I heard a loud clank noise every time he engauged it.. I guess we have to see some real reviews later

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Re: Thoughts on the Z Coaster
« Reply #14 on: May 26, 2015, 11:27:00 PM »



I've seen and ridden one and apparently engagement sounds such as clanks or popping is inherent to the cassette pawl freecoaster design. I can't speak to how often the Z-coaster makes these sounds in comparison to an Ezra/Saltplus Trapez hub. To be clear I've just tried one and know someone who owns a Z-coaster and am just posting my observation of the hub to contribute to this thread.