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Originally Posted by brobie  I am completely new to motorized biking, and have a couple of questions. I understand that it is recommended to install a front brake on a coaster brake bike, but I don't have a clue how to figure out what to buy or how to install it. My second question involves tires. I will be riding on some gravel until I can get to the paved part of the road. Should I be looking to replace the cruiser tires that come with the bike for a different type? Thank you for any suggestions |
i think the tires should be fine if you put nobby tires on its make the ride unplesant once on the paved road. you will need a brake handle right side cuz your clutch will be on the left. a cable and a front caliper , my bike shop usually has them on the brake post ready to instal . in a bag waiting for you to grab off the shelf . simply slid brake post thru hole in front fork (if caliper type very common) tighten down nuts on back side and move brake pads where the line up with the rim and adjust cable length so that the pads almost touch the rim but dont. that way when you start to pull leaver they make contact and if yousqueeze hard ,like say the instance arrises that you need a front brake like everyone here recomendes, its will be all stopping power.
hope i didnt ramble to much
you can see the caliper on my bike in between the springer bars.
or if you want to spend a little money to ensure you safety you can find a front fork with a disc brake caliper usually meens a new front wheel as well . but all that money you save on gas has to go somewhere doesnt it.