Originally Posted by
gate28
You are in a 'Commuting' thread.
Yep. Those panic stops I mentioned above both happened while commuting.
Originally Posted by
gate28
My point is simple. A coaster brake works in the wet.
No they don't. Had the rear step out on me going downhill in the rain with a coaster.
Never had that happen with a hand brake. If you're somewhere flat,riding at a sedate pace,then a coaster is fine. But at speed or down hills,they just can't be modulated as well as a hand brake. Also note: having a rear brake only reduces your braking ability by 70%. Do some Google searches. Plenty of tests done with motorcycles regarding using the front,rear,and both brakes. If you're going to be commuting in traffic,you really need brakes on both ends for safety. And you need to learn to use your front brake properly. I've never had the issues you talk about after over 40yrs on bikes and 35yrs on motorcycles. I have no issues riding on wet roads,grass,or snow. I've even ridden in freezing rain with studded tires. I commute no matter what the weather.
Here,argue with the master:
http://sheldonbrown.com/brakturn.html