Originally Posted by
J.Oxley
That's a great-looking bike, and a fine first project.
I would add a rear brake, however. While the odds of front brake failure are quite low, the consequences of said failure warrant a backup. Especially in the case of a heavy ol' Schwinn, inertia being what it is and all...
(My wife has a '64 coppertone Collegiate that she loves and loves and loves. Enjoy!!)
Good call - It's equipped with a coaster brake on the rear- I was originally going to put a rim brake on there but chose not to because I love the curved top bar and did not want to mess with stringing cable along it!
You're right though! Not a ton of stopping power even with the coaster back there!