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What is forward drag on a coaster brake
I have a single-gear coaster brake bicycle that needed fixing. I would have to pedal real hard to get it to go and backpedal a block in advance for bike to stop. Very spongy brakes. Well I took brake ...
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Disc rotor rubbing against pad when bike is tilted
There is a fair amount of lateral movement of the rotor between the pads in the rear wheel break calipers. I have played about trying to centre the rotor as best as I can to stop the ching noise ...
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Shifting is crunchy in Shimano CB-E110
Looking for advice for my GFs Pelago Brooklyn, which has a coaster brake Shimano CB-E110 hub. When shifting gears, the chain hops and crunches. The chain also looks a bit saggy. I only have experience ...
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Jitter/Sticks on Coaster Brake Hub Wheel
I am having a major problem trying to get my Coaster Brake Hub reassembled properly...
I've tried with 2 separate wheels, different components and all.
Here's a video of the problem:
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6-bolt vs centre-lock: pros and cons?
I am having a new set of wheels built, and am trying to decide on whether to go with 6-bolt or centre-lock rotor interface.
What are the pros and cons of the two systems?
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Coaster brake heat management and lubrication
I've heard that coaster brakes can reach high temperatures, so it desirable to use grease designed for high temperature applications.
My questions are:
Would a grease labeled max 220 °C be good ...
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Do DC HUB Motors For Electric Bikes use regenerative braking?
Or do I need a special control circuit aside from the included electronics?
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Why does coaster brake hub growl when coasting but not when braking or pedaling?
I have an old two-seater recumbent trike with coaster brakes. One of the rear hubs rumbles terribly when the bike is coasting. When the brake is on, or when pedaling, it doesn't make a noise. I assume ...
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How to set up bike so that back-pedalling stops the rear wheel?
My first bike was a 1976 Raleigh Strika. It was brilliant and was distinguished by having only a front brake lever. To get the rear wheel to stop one simply back-pedalled. This was a v. efficient way ...
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Is there 28 hole front/rear drum brake hub
No time research this now, so has there ever been made a 28 hole front or rear drum brake hub? I know that Sachs and Sturmey-Archer have done a lot of drum brakes. Neither to my knowledge have such a ...
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How to service a 1995 Schwinn Phantom Coaster Brake hub?
I have a 1995 Schwinn Phantom beach cruiser with a coaster brake that I'd like to service. The coaster brake is staring to feel sloppy and hasn't been looked at in a long time.
What tools will I need?...
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