My Raleigh 10 speed restored to a fixed gear.
05-10-16, 02:37 PM
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05-11-16, 09:55 AM
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Coaster brakes are a very poor choice and are only suitable for beach cruisers. They are very hard to modulate and either don't provide much braking power or lock up the rear wheel. They force you to keep pedaling until the cranks are horizontal before you can apply the brake by backpedaling, and when at a stop you can't move the pedals to a good position for starting off again. Also, a rear brake is NEVER a substitute for a front brake, regardless of the type of drivetrain. I think a nice classic centerpull rear brake caliper would look great in that bike.
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very smart and classic looking, i have no idea how you are going to cope with them white tyres while everything else shines
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