Originally Posted by markhr
no rim wear so no rim replacement every 6 months
consistent braking no matter what the weather and roads are like
masses of power and great modulation
simple to setup, adjust and use
no hassle changing/removing wheels
no rim contact so no worries with out of true wheels
no grabbing or pads wearing so fast you have to replace every 2-3 weeks (wet, gritted roads)
All of the above apply to my coaster brake equipped bikes. Granted they may not be best if I ever decide to commute up and down 4 mile hills with a 10% grade but until then they will do all of the above with zero lifetime maintenace or adjustment.