Have you used one since you were a kid? If so, and you know you're OK with them then that's cool, but I've found that I can't Stand not being able to move the pedals backwards at certain times and the brakes aren't as good/convenient as hand lever brakes. I actually have a SA 3sp hub sitting unused because it's a coaster brake. I assume there's a way I could make it non-coaster, but I haven't gotten around to that yet. I would have used it if it were freewheel, though. I say if you haven't ridden a coaster in a long time, try borrowing one to try it out again before you go putting time and money into it.