coaster brakes
07-02-04 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by chopper tom
explain your point then. ......
chainstay ?
chainstay ?
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07-02-04 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by jimv
Here it is:
Jim
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07-02-04 | 10:01 PM
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This thread has inspired me quite a bit. I'm going to get a road bike frame and build new 700c's for it with a drum brake front, and coaster rear, single speed, no derailer or tensioner if I can help it.
No shifters, only one brake handle, maybe none if i can try it w/o the front brake, just to see. Ultimate in simplicity and should be lighter too
No shifters, only one brake handle, maybe none if i can try it w/o the front brake, just to see. Ultimate in simplicity and should be lighter too
07-02-04 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by familyman
Very cool, very cool indeed. As soon as things get rolling let me know if you want any pre-orders or anything to help defray the initial cost. I also think that coaster brakes are the wave of the future.
Jim
07-02-04 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by rykoala
This thread has inspired me quite a bit. I'm going to get a road bike frame and build new 700c's for it with a drum brake front, and coaster rear, single speed, no derailer or tensioner if I can help it.
No shifters, only one brake handle, maybe none if i can try it w/o the front brake, just to see. Ultimate in simplicity and should be lighter too
No shifters, only one brake handle, maybe none if i can try it w/o the front brake, just to see. Ultimate in simplicity and should be lighter too
Jim
07-03-04 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Raiyn
[color=blue]Coaster brakes have have an arm that is attached to a band that wraps around the chainstay. A Carbon Fiber bike isn't designed to have anything exerting a load on the chainstay other than those found in normal riding. The band would cause a crack possibly resulting in a catastrophic frame failure. It's the same reason why you wouldn't install a kickstand on a CF bike.
Jim
07-03-04 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Raiyn
Coaster brakes have have an arm that is attached to a band that wraps around the chainstay. A Carbon Fiber bike isn't designed to have anything exerting a load on the chainstay other than those found in normal riding. The band would cause a crack possibly resulting in a catastrophic frame failure. It's the same reason why you wouldn't install a kickstand on a CF bike.
07-03-04 | 10:06 PM
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Shimano's E-type coaster brake can take one hell of a beating. The failures I have with my rental fleet have more to do with exposure to salt water or a lack of grease at manufactuer.
07-04-04 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by shecky
I may be willing to pre-order one, too. What kind of price are you thinking of?
Jim
