Originally Posted by
AlmostGreenGuy
Originally Posted by
spinnaker
No the OP doesn't. If the pads are as close to the rim as possible without rubbing the rime then they are adjusted correctly as far as clearance is concerned.
You shouldn't even need a rear brake to stop correctly.
For you maybe, and for me as well. But the OP seems to be prone to panicking and freaking out easily. Reducing the effectiveness of the front brake might be a good idea. After all, many of us grew up on single speed bikes with only rear coaster brakes.