Why “Coaster” is being discussed
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One of the earliest 'mountain biking' trails, before real mountain bikes existed, is called Repack because they were using Coaster brakes and you'd basically have to rebiuld…
by to11mtm · Sep 1, 2026
TBH I don't care for hydraulic disc brakes much. My -favorite- setup for Discs, at least use to be, Avid BB7s with Avid Speed Dial levers, with Flak Jacket Housings. That combin…
by to11mtm · Sep 1, 2026
> Also for every skid you get on a coaster brake I'll raise you a nose Endo with the front disc brake! This guy fox!
by TacticalCoder · Sep 1, 2026
We used to call coaster brakes "torpedo" when I was a kid and, yup, they're totally horrible. If you've got coaster brakes I don't even know if you can learn to trackstand (you…
by TacticalCoder · Sep 1, 2026
I agree with you, coaster brakes suck. And losing your brakes if the chains drops is really serious, especially because it tends to happen when you need brakes the most. Cable d…
by andrew_lettuce · Sep 1, 2026
"The coaster brake also can be prone to locking up the wheels and causing the tire to skid. For kids this is an advantage, since they enjoy putting bikes into a sideways skid. T…
by dnemmers · Sep 1, 2026
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