Old 07-16-07 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by shogun17
This would create an awkward set up. you'd need to have an eccentric BB or sliding vertical dropouts. Even then, on a fixed, most people run a front brake only.
Not really that awkward with so many companies (kona, nicolai, etc) building frames with sliding drop outs or eccentric BBs.

If I had the option of back pedal braking then I'd consider running one brake.
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