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I decided not to go with the coaster hub for several reasons--one being the fact that I couldn't dig up a high-quality coaster anywhere. The second was that I had a well-maintained used freewheel hub from a previous bike, so it made sense to just have a wheel built up around it. Citybikes here in PDX did the wheelbuilding and it turned out great. I installed dual-pivot brakes front and rear, and while it did spoil the clean lines a little, the stop-on-a-dime braking is worth it. Wet rims increase stopping distances only a few feet. With a set of fenders, it's very practical for day-to-day riding, and it's by far my favorite bike. If I ever get a digital camera, I'll post a pic here.