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6-pawl/108-tooth conversion?
#1
Hello all!

I will be buying a new 3 pawl wheelset soon (Bontrager Paradigm Non-comp version), and was wondering if it would be worth upgrading to 6 pawls. I have access to all of the tools and can buy the parts required, but would it actually make a low end road wheel like this one any better?

Thank you!
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#2
Note that the more prawls you have, the more resistance you get when you coast.

I'm not entirely sure of the hyper behind them, except I know for a fact they are useful for street riders that need to be able to engage their mech instantly to build up the momentum they need for a jump, hop, etc., within the short space they have to start from.
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