Originally Posted by
dynaryder
Someone needs to learn how to properly use their brakes. I've twice gotten air under my rear tire by having to panic brake going down a steep hill in the rain. Stopped both times,no issues. I rode a very hilly route through Snowpocalypse and Snowmageddon with basically only a front brake because the rear pads were shot;again,no stopping issues. If you can't properly modulate your front brake on downhills,wet roads,and snow,then you either need to practice or park the bike.
If what you're saying is true,why do MTB's bother with a front brake?
You are in a 'Commuting' thread.
My point is simple. A coaster brake works in the wet. Regardless of whether you have a drum or rim brake on the front, if it is raining, and/or you are on grass, and/or going downhill( I am not mountain biking - I am commuting on road tyres, possibly taking a short-cut across a school playing field) and you rely on your front brakes the front wheel will lock up and slide. So you need a rear coaster brake. Hands up all those in favour of the coaster brake over any other brake?