Single speed coaster brake prices
11-04-07 | 05:10 PM
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Single speed coaster brake prices
Anyone know what These types of bikes are going for (single speeds with a coaster brake). What would something similar to this setup cost? I can't seem to find any bikes on e-bay or craigslist that have the full set up. An example...
11-04-07 | 06:06 PM
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Bikes: surly steamroller w/coaster brake, electra single speed cruiser, specialized rockhopper commuter, no-name single speed folder, 700c ultimate wheel, 24" unicycle, specialized bmx lsd, single seat single speed huffy tandem, pink upsidedown parade bike
Generally speaking it will be the cost of any given bike you want plus a new rear wheel build. A shimano E-110 coaster hub is around $15. A swanky Kogswell is $35 or 40 I think.
You'll have to either build or have built for you the rear wheel, because premade 700c coaster wheels are hard to find. NYC bikes used to make one for around $100 but I've heard bad things about their quality.
You'll have to either build or have built for you the rear wheel, because premade 700c coaster wheels are hard to find. NYC bikes used to make one for around $100 but I've heard bad things about their quality.
11-04-07 | 07:18 PM
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But why have a front brake on a coaster? Kinda defeats the faux-brakeless-track bike look, doesn't it?
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11-04-07 | 08:38 PM
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I have an old 27" wheel that I built up with a 3-speed coaster... just an old Shimano, due to the internals, the flange was almost the exact same height an old road hub, just pulled the spokes out and swapped the new hub in.
If you are looking for something snazzy, your LBS would probably be more than happy to build one up.
If you are looking for something snazzy, your LBS would probably be more than happy to build one up.
11-04-07 | 10:36 PM
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oh yes
what about the 2 speed kick back hubs
are those coaster brakes as well
it seems that the road rimed coaster hubs are not as popular as fat tire coaster hubs
-braking power possibly?
what about the 2 speed kick back hubs
are those coaster brakes as well
it seems that the road rimed coaster hubs are not as popular as fat tire coaster hubs
-braking power possibly?
11-05-07 | 12:44 AM
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And almost all coaster-braked bikes I've seen have this setup. Why? As a FG rider once told me: " I got brakes, 'cause there's still a lot of stuff I want to teach my children".
11-05-07 | 10:41 PM
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i relaced a E110 into my rim without any problems....besides the crappy true job i did....works great...worst case you can have the LBS redo it for you.....just keep another rim handy to make sure your relacing it properly
and i dont have front brakes
and i dont have front brakes
11-06-07 | 11:17 AM
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Bikes: surly steamroller w/coaster brake, electra single speed cruiser, specialized rockhopper commuter, no-name single speed folder, 700c ultimate wheel, 24" unicycle, specialized bmx lsd, single seat single speed huffy tandem, pink upsidedown parade bike
A coaster on a road rim w/regular tires will stop just as well (or poorly) as any other rear brake that will lock the wheel.
