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This page discusses coaster brake bicycles. Unless there's an effective
front brake, loss of coaster brake effectiveness could lead to death or
severe injury, especially on
hills or in traffic. If the chain falls off (a fairly common
occurrence), the coaster brake becomes inoperable. Even with a
functional coaster brake, constant braking on a hill can cause heating
and subsequent brake failure. Without a front brake, when the back
brake is hit hard, weight shifts forward and braking force is reduced,
often leading to a back wheel skid which can cause an instant crash,
especially if on a slippery surface like snow, ice, algae, or even a
wet pavement.
This document may not clearly express the use of coaster brakes, or may even contain errors. We are not
responsible. If you use the information in this document, you take full
responsibility for the outcome. If that is not acceptable to you,
please do not read this document.
In all cases, I strongly recommend you install a front brake so if the
back brake goes out, you can still stop. If such a front brake is
installed, it must be installed in such a way that it will not fall
off, which in itself could cause death or severe injury (through
flipping the bike).
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