Old 04-30-10 | 01:13 PM
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Bikes: surly steamroller w/coaster brake, electra single speed cruiser, specialized rockhopper commuter, no-name single speed folder, 700c ultimate wheel, 24" unicycle, specialized bmx lsd, single seat single speed huffy tandem, pink upsidedown parade bike

Like others have said, as long as the rim fits on the bike, it should work.
You may have to build the wheels, though. There aren't many options for pre-made 700c rims laced to coaster hubs.

The other thing to think about is chain tension. You can't use a mechanical tensioner with coaster brakes, so you'll need either a magic gear or horizontal dropouts.

Did you mess up both hands? Not to belabor the point, but a front brake would be a good idea if you're going down any kind of hill and/or wet pavement with skinny high pressure tires. You could use a drum brake front wheel like I have on my coaster brake Steamroller. No problems with reach or mounting points.

Originally Posted by JohnDThompson
It will work, but keep in mind a single rear hub brake is not a very effective means of stopping a bicycle. There's a reason why you only find coaster brakes on children's bikes and low-end department store bikes that are unlikely to be ridden fast or often.
They're on a lot more bikes than that. Aside from overheating from heavy use they work just fine. Like all rear brakes, they are safer when paired with a front brake.
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