Originally Posted by chip
I do remove the back brake..all I have Is a front brake I feel It's a good Idea to keep
the rear derailluer because It acts has a chain tensioner otherwise things can happen bottom brackets loosen up from uneven forces I've proven that to be fact[keep your rear derailleur.However you
are right about the rear brake I always get rid of them?See ya all later..by the way I got another roadie at a garage sale want to see a pic It's a Puegot I'll post on another thread later
If everything's tight and in good repair, and if you check it often, it shouldn't loosen up too much. I just don't like all that extra equipment on my bike. Also, I was referring not to the brake but to the plastic thing next to the freewheel. P.S. - lose the kickstand.