Originally Posted by kemmer
Ok, assuming a skilled rider with tree trunks for legs and bionic knees, they are similar. I see your point, but I'm just trying to say that if you wouldn't feel safe on a brakeless fixie, a coaster only bike isn't that much better.
I'd wager a coaster brake failure is much less likely than a brakeless riders inability to control ones motion.
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