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Tandem drum (drag) brake levers and ergonomics - typical setup/options

How are the levers for 3rd brakes on tandems usually set up? These tend to be additional rear brakes used to keep the speed down when descending, rather than the main stopping devices, and can ...
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Axle adjustment in Atom drum brake?

I have a tandem with a drag brake in the hub of the back wheel. It works perfectly, providing a steady drag when descending. QUESTION: Can I simply treat it like a normal rear wheel with cups/cones, ...
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