Thread: Coaster Brake vs Fixed Gear SKIDZZZZZ
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Old 10-13-09 | 02:34 PM
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The coaster hub translates backpressure on the pedals onto a drum braking mechanism, not directly into the drivetrain like on a fixed gear.
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