Coasting
04-24-24, 09:53 AM
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Coasting
i tried a SturmeyA 2speed and it got old fast so i reFIXED my ride. now i got the coaster bug again and I'm thinking of trying a SS coaster setup on my Steamroller. Options are to buy a decent hub and build a wheel OR opt for a MONe wheel build. MONe will cost $$$. anyone coasting around on cast away fixies or souped up of cruisers 
04-24-24, 02:13 PM
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A few of mine
Single speed coaster brake. 700c
72 Raleigh Grand Sport single speed, 27"
73 Raleigh Super Course double dingle speed, 700c
Brigstone Prestino 2 speed SRAM Automatix coaster brake, 700B, big wheels
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Sram Automatix 2 speed coaster brake running 650b Rock & Roads from Bruce Gordon/Panaracer!
Single speed coaster brake. 700c
72 Raleigh Grand Sport single speed, 27"
73 Raleigh Super Course double dingle speed, 700c
Brigstone Prestino 2 speed SRAM Automatix coaster brake, 700B, big wheels
Soon to come back on the road
Surly Steam roller! Waiting for paint to dry/harden and a cane creek headset.
Sram Automatix 2 speed coaster brake running 650b Rock & Roads from Bruce Gordon/Panaracer!
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72 Geoffery Butler, 72 Guficatizion Witcomb, 72 Raleigh Gran Sport SS, 73 Raleigh Super Course dingle speed, 74 Raleigh international, 81 Centurion Pro-Tour, 74 Gugie Grandier Sportier, 85 Gazelle Primeur, 29rBMX, Surley Steamroller 650b
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06-19-24, 01:25 AM
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I have a Takara Kubuto and a Pure Fix Premium, both running single-speed. They have flip-flop wheels, but I see a lot of value in being able to coast. I don't have much interest in riding them as a fixed gear.
My wife has an ancient Diamant from Norway, with an Atom coaster brake single-speed rear wheel.
My wife has an ancient Diamant from Norway, with an Atom coaster brake single-speed rear wheel.
06-19-24, 05:30 AM
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I had a FELT cruiser with a Sturmey Archer 2spd/coaster brake.
The gear switched every time I tapped the pedals (braking). Not for me....sold it.
The gear switched every time I tapped the pedals (braking). Not for me....sold it.
06-20-24, 07:16 PM
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i like having the tail-wind / headwind gearing option. But I frequently get the tailwind gear from a stop, so I understand not wanting to deal with the mystery of what you’ll kickoff with.
the one that’s not carbon…
and has a big bag.
06-20-24, 07:25 PM
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i tried a SturmeyA 2speed and it got old fast so i reFIXED my ride. now i got the coaster bug again and I'm thinking of trying a SS coaster setup on my Steamroller. Options are to buy a decent hub and build a wheel OR opt for a MONe wheel build. MONe will cost $$$. anyone coasting around on cast away fixies or souped up of cruisers
Edit: (Do make sure the FW you buy is not for wider chain than you are using. If you are currently running 3/32" chain, an 1/8" FW will NOT work. If your chain is 1/8", an 1/8" FW is preferred but not necessary.)
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