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Brakes! How are yours?


Discussion at Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum in the Pre-Motorized Bicycle Information. forum. I apply the rear coaster first, maybe 50% followed up by the front v style brake. This combo stops me ...
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Old 08-03-2008, 10:59 AM
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I apply the rear coaster first, maybe 50% followed up by the front v style brake. This combo stops me quickly if needed and does not stress out the rear brake.
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Old 08-08-2008, 05:57 AM
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My XTR V-brakes were awesome and worked very good. I am going to build using Hayes hydraulic 8" disk brakes next. I like to go fast and stop quick.
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