special coaster brake question...
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special coaster brake question...
...so, the search isn't working and i don't know
how to contact jimv, but maybe someone else
knows the answer to the question...
i remember seeing a coaster brake hub that didn't
use the standard brake arm that attaches to the
chainstay, but a flattened axle to actuate the brake
mechanism. does anyone have a tip what the brand
could be?
how to contact jimv, but maybe someone else
knows the answer to the question...
i remember seeing a coaster brake hub that didn't
use the standard brake arm that attaches to the
chainstay, but a flattened axle to actuate the brake
mechanism. does anyone have a tip what the brand
could be?
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Originally Posted by travsi
i remember seeing a coaster brake hub that didn't
use the standard brake arm that attaches to the
chainstay, but a flattened axle to actuate the brake
mechanism. does anyone have a tip what the brand
could be?
use the standard brake arm that attaches to the
chainstay, but a flattened axle to actuate the brake
mechanism. does anyone have a tip what the brand
could be?
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I wonder how long it too for them to come up with a braking system that focused the maximum amount of force on the smallest possible area?
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Dutret, while you are often correct, you could not be less polite.
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Originally Posted by fix
Dutret, while you are often correct, you could not be less polite.
I don't see how not having the armature would help, really. I have ridden coasters for years, and have never had a problem with the traditional design.
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Originally Posted by dutret
I wonder how long it too for them to come up with a braking system that focused the maximum amount of force on the smallest possible area?
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Originally Posted by dijos
I don't see how not having the armature would help, really. I have ridden coasters for years, and have never had a problem with the traditional design.
i was just thinking it would be nice and clean without an arm.
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Go with the arm, it's probably a lot friendlier to your drops. And it's still fairly easy on the eyes.
Besides, it's bling.
Besides, it's bling.
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I'm searching, but I cannot find anything at the moment. I understand the asthetics, but I'd have to see it in action. It seems that you would effectively be removing all the leverage. Maybe someone in c&v knows.
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Travsi
here is one on ebay
here is one on ebay
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Maybe you are getting confused with Nexus hubs. They have an axle/washer system to keep them from rotating in the dropouts, however the model with a coaster brake does have an arm.
Also Rohloff internal hubs have a model with no arm, but they have to be used in conjunction with special dropouts made for the hub.
Also Rohloff internal hubs have a model with no arm, but they have to be used in conjunction with special dropouts made for the hub.