[QUOTE=legalize_it]those are U-brakes down there. they work pretty well, but it depends on what you will be using the bike for. if its street only, not a problem. if you plan on riding off-road you may have problems with brush getting caught up on the brakes, and if its wet out, the brake will get swallowed in mud.

The bike is going be used for a daily commuter on paved roads so hopefully this won't be an issue. How about rainy weather, any problems with these brakes?