Bicycle Mechanics - conversion to coaster / back pedal break.

Ok. i have this ccm mountain bike (a 18 speed, i dont know) that is all rusty. i would like to know how to convert the breaks to coaster / back pedal break with just one gear if possible so i wont have any break to change or speed handle that allways break on me.

Please, i dont want any reply that tell me that it is not a good idea, almost impossible or anything useless. Just how to do it or a link that tell me how.

THanx in advance.

Ok. i have this ccm mountain bike (a 18 speed, i dont know) that i all rusty. i would like to know how to convert the breaks to coaster / back pedal break with just one gear if possible so i wont have any break to change or speed handle that allways break on me.If your bike has horizontal dropouts (http://sheldonbrown.com/gloss_dr-z.html#dropout), it's just a matter of installing a new rear wheel that has a coaster brake.

Most coaster brake hubs are spaced at 110 mm, so you may nee to add some washer to fit it to a frame built for a derailer gear system.


Please, i dont want any reply that tell me that it is not a good idea, almose impossible or anything useless. Just how to do it or a link that tell me how.
So, you want us to lie to you?;-) If the bike has vertical dropouts there is no safe way to do this. There will be no way to regulate the chain tension.

Sheldon "Maybe, Maybe Not" Brown

You want to use brakes, as breaks usually end up in a crash.

Sheldon Brown (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=3316):
Thank you for you quick reply and safety advice too. I am new in thoses kind of thing and terms. Nice glossary by the way.

DieselDan (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=5039):
of course, i will have front wheel brake just in case :p


I want i solid, one-geared bike that will last for winter too and with less cable and mechanics as possible.

I wonder though if i can find wheels that already got that brake (coasted brake) installed?

Try your LBS

Ok. i have this ccm mountain bike (a 18 speed, i dont know) that is all rusty. i would like to know how to convert the breaks to coaster / back pedal break with just one gear if possible so i wont have any break to change or speed handle that allways break on me.

Please, i dont want any reply that tell me that it is not a good idea, almost impossible or anything useless. Just how to do it or a link that tell me how.

THanx in advance.

It is spelled b-r-a-k-e-s

we aren't total spelling nazis here, but that word is an important one.

Sheldon Brown (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=3316):
Thank you for you quick reply and safety advice too. I am new in thoses kind of thing and terms. Nice glossary by the way.

DieselDan (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=5039):
of course, i will have front wheel brake just in case :p


I want i solid, one-geared bike that will last for winter too and with less cable and mechanics as possible.

I wonder though if i can find wheels that already got that brake (coasted brake) installed?Sure, any bike shop can supply this, it's a very normal item.

Sheldon "Wheels" Brown

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