Originally Posted by
hamfoh
I'd rather have only a rear than just a front if I was running 1 brake. I won't have the stopping power but I can also 'slam' on it if I have to. if someone cuts you off with a freewheel/front brake setup you're eating **** one way or the other
Rear only works for coaster brake bikes - and I would think the stopping force at the rim is stronger than at the hub.