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Originally Posted by
fietsbob
Sturmey-Archer.. Ive got a UK made pair in use for 25 years..
the new Brand owners, on Taiwan added a lot of models, including a cassette/drum combo.
and IG hub versions ..
Your LBS distributors carry many,
the benefit is they modulate very smoothly in any weather, no grabby feel ,
a benefit on Icy roads..
Could you install one on the front, in addition to the front & rear rim brakes?
...or would mixing brake sytems be a mistake?
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