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Are some of these old racers riding track bikes?
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February 5th 18, 04:03 AM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
John B.[_3_]
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Are some of these old racers riding track bikes?
On Sun, 4 Feb 2018 13:30:36 -0800 (PST),
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In this picture of the starting field of the 1947 Bob Brown road race on Shattuck Ave. in Berkeley, CA:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/wrnfqhjgu3..._Race.jpg?dl=0
Can you guys tell if the riders having no brake levers on their bars are riding track bikes? Thanks.
-retroguy
I believe that bikes fitted with coaster brakes are still seen, No
brake levers at all, when you pedal backward it actuates the brake
built into the rear hub.
https://www.amazon.com/Shimano-Coast.../dp/B0013VNDMW
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