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07-23-11, 02:38 PM
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Wtf
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Why in the hell did they put a single brake on the back?
Why in the hell did they put a single brake on the back?
07-23-11, 02:55 PM
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probably the guy who built the bike thought it looked cool? that's usually why most things are done on a fixed gear bike..
other possibility is it's got a flip flop hub and the rear brake will allow for skids when freewheeling?
other possibility is it's got a flip flop hub and the rear brake will allow for skids when freewheeling?
07-23-11, 03:05 PM
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Hmmm. Someone was selling one on Craigslist and the brake position caught my attention. I've never seen a single brake on the back before.
07-23-11, 03:08 PM
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I don't know how many times people have looked at my bike with one brake and asked, "Hey wouldn't it be safer if you put your one brake on the back?"
07-23-11, 10:35 PM
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07-23-11, 10:36 PM
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07-24-11, 02:11 AM
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A rear brake is the law in most states. One brake, capable of skidding on dry and flat ground is required on "any" bike. And it's hard to skid with a front brake alone. Hence the coaster brake cruisers being totally legal.
Anyway, back to fun and games... It's to help the newbies that can't skid with leg power alone!
Anyway, back to fun and games... It's to help the newbies that can't skid with leg power alone!
07-24-11, 09:47 AM
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That frame is made of "genuine Cr-Mo", awesome
07-25-11, 11:03 AM
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