Originally Posted by rhm
Why not get a front hub with a drum brake built into it? Sturmey Archer makes one, and I'm sure it's not the only option.
And Shimano Nexave line is cheap and highly recommended - but the problem is, they need to clamp on the fork, and not all forks are compatible with these rollerbrakes.
Still, an excellent idea, I think, considering that a very good and reliablefront rollerbrake will cost only about 20 bux.