24" x 2.5" Hookworms vs. Front Brakes . . .
04-04-07, 04:17 PM
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24" x 2.5" Hookworms vs. Front Brakes . . .
24" x 2.5" Hookworms vs. Front Brakes
I have a Nexus 4-speed coaster hub on the bike that provides enough stopping power. But I'd like to be able to use front brakes as well so I can slow down for convenience.
I have the bolt-through on the fork, is it possible to wrap a brake around that tire?
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I have a Nexus 4-speed coaster hub on the bike that provides enough stopping power. But I'd like to be able to use front brakes as well so I can slow down for convenience.
I have the bolt-through on the fork, is it possible to wrap a brake around that tire?
GD
04-04-07, 04:33 PM
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I am no expert in the forum but my take is IF they can make a brake for a mountain bike wheel then you should have no problem with your tire.......................peace
04-05-07, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by gaudentius
24" x 2.5" Hookworms vs. Front Brakes
I have a Nexus 4-speed coaster hub on the bike that provides enough stopping power. But I'd like to be able to use front brakes as well so I can slow down for convenience.
I have the bolt-through on the fork, is it possible to wrap a brake around that tire?
GD
I have a Nexus 4-speed coaster hub on the bike that provides enough stopping power. But I'd like to be able to use front brakes as well so I can slow down for convenience.
I have the bolt-through on the fork, is it possible to wrap a brake around that tire?
GD
V-brakes don't usually clear 2.5 tires, but might for the hookworms without the knobs- try holding the brake arm along the fork to see if they have clearance. If so, then you can buy a v-brake plate which bolts on and allows you to run v-branes at places like danscomp.com.
