Newbie New Member Apr 24, 2009 41 0 0 Fountain Hills, Arizona Sep 13, 2009 #1 Hi guys, which brakes do you recommend for a cruiser with only coaster brakes? I was thinking a front disc brake, but I don't know where I could get a cheap one. Any thoughts?
Hi guys, which brakes do you recommend for a cruiser with only coaster brakes? I was thinking a front disc brake, but I don't know where I could get a cheap one. Any thoughts?
Venice Motor Bikes Custom Builder / Dealer/Los Angeles Mar 20, 2008 7,272 1,810 113 Los Angeles, CA. Sep 13, 2009 #2 A front caliper brake is the cheapest & easiest. I think front discs work the best! (but they can be a little pricey)
A front caliper brake is the cheapest & easiest. I think front discs work the best! (but they can be a little pricey)
Newbie New Member Apr 24, 2009 41 0 0 Fountain Hills, Arizona Sep 13, 2009 #3 Ok I found out the bike im looking at doesn't have holes for caliper brakes. Is there any way to make them work?
Ok I found out the bike im looking at doesn't have holes for caliper brakes. Is there any way to make them work?
azbill Active Member May 18, 2008 3,358 5 38 63 Fountain Hills, Arizona Sep 13, 2009 #4 this is a good price on a pretty strong wheel 26" FRONT WHEEL WITH DRUM BRAKE HUB: Husky Bicycles I have over 8k miles on my X-FD !!!
this is a good price on a pretty strong wheel 26" FRONT WHEEL WITH DRUM BRAKE HUB: Husky Bicycles I have over 8k miles on my X-FD !!!
Kevlarr New Member Jul 22, 2009 1,628 4 0 Mi Sep 13, 2009 #5 Holy crap azbill! You just saved me from my first wheel lacing experience! Thanks for the link!!! That wheel is only $10 more then just the hub was going to cost me!
Holy crap azbill! You just saved me from my first wheel lacing experience! Thanks for the link!!! That wheel is only $10 more then just the hub was going to cost me!
azbill Active Member May 18, 2008 3,358 5 38 63 Fountain Hills, Arizona Sep 14, 2009 #6 heavy duty spokes too