I bought a used woom 2 that didn't have the freewheel installed. I bought this one and setup was super fast and easy! Just what we needed. Worth it if you need/want a freewheel for your learning toddler. Much easier for them to use/learn than a coaster brake.
FREEWHEEL Kit
3.9 (8 reviews)
FREEWHEEL Kit3.9 (8 reviews)
Out of the box, the woom 2 (both ORIGINAL and GO models)Â comes with a coaster brake as well as two hand brakes. This optional conversion kit replaces your rear coaster hub with a freewheel hub.
Please note that a tire and tube are NOT included.
This kit is only compatible with woom 2 bikes produced after February 2021. The kit is compatible with both woom 2 (ORIGINAL) as well as woom GO 2.Â
In stock & delivered in 2-3 business days
Price:
$26.00
Why is the  the only model that comes with a coaster hub?
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission dictates that all bikes with a seat height 25” or less come with a coaster hub, however consumers do have the option to convert to a freewheel.
The primary benefit of this modification is to allow for backpedaling without braking, and to provide a smoother drivetrain with less friction.
As a service to our customers, woom exclusively offers this freewheel “at cost” for just $26.
We recommend getting the freewheel installed by a professional bike shop or certified mechanic. However, with a few tools and handiwork, the task can be completed at home. For reference, a tutorial video can be found here.
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Ratings & Reviews
3.88Based on 8 reviews
Easy to install. The coaster brake was frustrating for our first grandchild. When we passed down this bike to her brother, I was pleased to see Woom offering this product as an alternative to the Child consumer product regulation requiring the coaster break.
This wheel is only compatible with more recent bikes (per the description). Ultimately it's a simple add on, and considering how durable Woom bikes are, it's hard to understand why it wasn't possible for the company to also offer a solution for older bikes.
Had the same problem as Andrew H. I really don’t remember seeing this disclaimer when we ordered this in August 2024? Anyway, it didn’t work with our bike. So I don’t recommend purchasing it if you bought your bike used, which plenty of us do considering how expensive they are and how briefly in the grand scheme of things our kids fit these bikes. (We bought two used - have twins - one already had the freewheel and it’s much easier for our kiddos to ride).
I would gladly have paid considerably more if there was an option to buy this assembled with the tire.
Hiram’s review convinced me to get the freewheel kit. My kid could zoom on Woom 1 but treated his Woom 2 like it was made of lava for over a year. After swapping the wheel and practicing backpedaling for a few minutes, he was off like a rocket! Don’t hesitate to get it!
The disclaimer "This kit is only compatible with woom 2 bikes produced after February 2021." is now on the product page but Woom really needs to elaborate. (e g. 'How do you know')This freewheel had a different gear ratio than my original rear wheel which caused the chain guard to catch and the brakes didn't line up on the wheel either. From best that I can tell, if you remove the rear wheel with an Allen key this wheel will work. If the rear wheel is attached with a hex nut it will not.
My grandson had problems with the coaster brake wheel to get the balance and go. The instance I swap with the freewheel He got the hang on the balance and started pedaling smoothly. He was well trained on a balance bike before. Highly recommend the change.