Originally Posted by
cudak888
Sooner or later, one is obligated to teach their child how to use the front brake judiciously and safely. Either that, or they'll end up endoing when they're trying to avoid a Maserati 30 years later (hint, hint, Exit.).
Hypothetically, which which would you prefer: Your child careening out of control into traffic to be flattened by an Escalade, or your child endoing, thereby avoiding being flattened by said Escalade - escaping with far less potential injuries and a bit of wisdom as to front brake usage?
-Kurt
Neither I nor my children (now adults) have ever had a problem cycling and effectively starting or stopping in traffic on bikes with coaster brakes. We always appreciated that they could reliably stop in all weather and road conditions, unaffected by wet or frozen equipment.
IMO the need for
ultimate stopping power for non competitive cycling is over hyped by racer wannabees. Especially when it is dependent on children applying "judicious" application of front brakes in a panic stop.