Thread: Coaster Brake SS?
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Old 09-12-05 | 09:04 AM
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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

Originally Posted by IchbinJay
How do they ride? Is the braking distance better or worse than a fixed gear? How about skidding, is it a big problem with the 700c tires?
Stopping distance is no better or worse than fixed as far as I can tell. It stops better than I thought it would considering the tires.
So far I haven't had a problem with skidding when I didn't want to, but I also haven't been down any steep hills in the rain. Or dealt with icy/slushy roads. Skids on purpose are very easy.
As usual, yeah, a front brake in addition to the coaster would be safer. I'll put one on eventually.
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