Description
Excess EFW-SV Freewheel
Product Overview
The Excess EFW-SV is a professional-grade freewheel featuring 9 pawls with 96 points of engagement for maximum responsiveness. Available in 16T or 17T with black cog finish and chrome center, it's compatible with 1/8" and 3/32" chains on threaded freewheel hubs.
Key Features
- 9-Pawl System – Nine engagement points deliver ultra-responsive, immediate freewheel engagement during acceleration
- 96 Points of Engagement – Highest point-of-engagement specification available; minimizes drag during coasting
- High-Grade Cold Extruded Steel – Professional-level material construction resists wear and maintains engagement quality through extended use
- Dual Chain Compatibility – Works with both 1/8" and 3/32" chain widths for versatile drivetrain options
- Black Cog with Chrome Center – Professional finish combines aesthetic appeal with protective chrome plating on hub interface
- 16 and 17T Tooth Options – Available in two sizes for gearing flexibility
- Lightweight Construction – Minimal material usage without sacrificing strength or engagement quality
- Professional Racing Component – 96-point engagement optimized for competitive racing applications
Technical Specifications
- Material: High-grade cold extruded steel
- Engagement system: 9-pawl with 96 points of engagement
- Tooth count options: 16T or 17T
- Chain compatibility: 1/8" and 3/32"
- Threading: 1.375" x 24 TPI (internal diameter 34.92mm)
- Hub compatibility: Threaded freewheel shell
- Cog finish: Black with chrome center
- Weight:
- 16T: 156g (5.5 oz)
- 17T: 176g (6.2 oz)
- Installation: Screw-on hub-type freewheel
Compatibility & Ideal Use Cases
- Threaded freewheel hubs – Compatible with screw-on freewheel hub shells (verify your hub threading before ordering)
- 1/8" and 3/32" chains – Versatile chain compatibility accommodates different drivetrain setups
- Professional racing – 96-point engagement and 9-pawl system optimized for responsive acceleration and racing performance
- Fixed-gear and single-speed setups – Provides coasting capability for single-speed BMX riding
- Gearing options – 16T and 17T offer different gear ratios for varied riding styles
- Competitive riders – Professional-grade component designed for serious racing applications
- All BMX disciplines – Suitable for racing, freestyle, and general riding applications
Build Requirements & Compatibility
- Threaded Hub Shell – Requires compatible threaded freewheel hub shell; verify thread specification (1.375" x 24 TPI) before ordering
- Installation – Screw freewheel onto hub threads; use proper freewheel tool and apply thread-locking compound for secure installation
- Chain Compatibility – Verify your chain width (1/8" or 3/32") matches freewheel specifications
- Maintenance – Periodically clean pawl mechanisms to maintain engagement quality and prevent drag
Important Notes
- 96-point engagement represents professional-grade, ultra-responsive specification
- 9-pawl system delivers immediate engagement; highest available for BMX freewheels
- Verify your hub uses 1.375" x 24 TPI threading before ordering; incompatible threading will not fit
- Cold-extruded steel construction provides durability and wear resistance
- 16T provides taller gearing; 17T offers slightly lower gear ratio
- Professional-grade component; recommended for racing-focused builds
- Black cog with chrome center finish combines aesthetics with functional protection
- Thread-locking compound recommended during installation for secure, permanent mounting
- Threaded installation requires freewheel removal/installation tool
- Not compatible with cassette-type hubs; requires traditional screw-on freewheel shell


