...so, the search isn't working and i don't know
how to contact jimv, but maybe someone else
knows the answer to the question...

i remember seeing a coaster brake hub that didn't
use the standard brake arm that attaches to the
chainstay, but a flattened axle to actuate the brake
mechanism. does anyone have a tip what the brand
could be?

Drum brake?

I wonder how long it too for them to come up with a braking system that focused the maximum amount of force on the smallest possible area?

Dutret, while you are often correct, you could not be less polite.

Do you think the hub is offended? Or the people that may have made it?

I've seen him be less polite.
I don't see how not having the armature would help, really. I have ridden coasters for years, and have never had a problem with the traditional design.

probably about the same amount of time it took someone to come up
with an internet forum personality which continues to fill others lifes
with as much joy and affinity as possible.

its not that i have a problem with the traditional design,
i was just thinking it would be nice and clean without an arm.

Go with the arm, it's probably a lot friendlier to your drops. And it's still fairly easy on the eyes.



Besides, it's bling.

I'm searching, but I cannot find anything at the moment. I understand the asthetics, but I'd have to see it in action. It seems that you would effectively be removing all the leverage. Maybe someone in c&v knows.

yea, i'll try posting there.

Travsi
here is one on ebay

Maybe you are getting confused with Nexus hubs. They have an axle/washer system to keep them from rotating in the dropouts, however the model with a coaster brake does have an arm.

Also Rohloff internal hubs have a model with no arm, but they have to be used in conjunction with special dropouts made for the hub.