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Geared Hubs - Coaster Brake? -Non Coaster-Brake?....
If I am properly understanding things--the Shimano geared hubs are
available with and without coaster brakes built-in. I think.... Do all models have the brake built-in, and there's a way to avoid having it engage with back-pedaling? It seems like I have seen geared hubs shown on bikes with vertical dropouts, and using a chain idler,,, which would imply a freewheel hub. ? ~ |
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Geared Hubs - Coaster Brake? -Non Coaster-Brake?....
On May 24, 12:03 pm, DougC wrote:
If I am properly understanding things--the Shimano geared hubs are available with and without coaster brakes built-in. I think.... Do all models have the brake built-in, and there's a way to avoid having it engage with back-pedaling? It seems like I have seen geared hubs shown on bikes with vertical dropouts, and using a chain idler,,, which would imply a freewheel hub. ? ~ The 7s and 8s at least, come in 3 different models - Coaster brake, Roller brake, and no brake. The Roller brake ones have a spline for mounting the brake, and the brake is sold seperately, so that means you rarely see the no-brake model, since you can just get the roller- brake version and leave off the brake. That's what I have on my ATB-to- beachcruiser conversion. So, to be able to backpedal, just don't get a coaster brake model. |
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Geared Hubs - Coaster Brake? -Non Coaster-Brake?....
On May 24, 7:58 pm, Hank Wirtz wrote:
On May 24, 12:03 pm, DougC wrote: If I am properly understanding things--the Shimano geared hubs are available with and without coaster brakes built-in. I think.... Do all models have the brake built-in, and there's a way to avoid having it engage with back-pedaling? It seems like I have seen geared hubs shown on bikes with vertical dropouts, and using a chain idler,,, which would imply a freewheel hub. ? ~ The 7s and 8s at least, come in 3 different models - Coaster brake, Roller brake, and no brake. The Roller brake ones have a spline for mounting the brake, and the brake is sold seperately, so that means you rarely see the no-brake model, since you can just get the roller- brake version and leave off the brake. That's what I have on my ATB-to- beachcruiser conversion. So, to be able to backpedal, just don't get a coaster brake model. Yup, and the roller brake is very nice if you want a reliable and fuss free rear brake. It's heavy, but solid state. Nice paired with a LP or canti up front. |
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