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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-26-21, 05:09 AM

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Coaster brake making noise

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Posted By Retro bike fan

There is 5 mm play up and down in the chain....

There is 5 mm play up and down in the chain. Also, i need to backpedal almost 1 quarter to break enough so i can decelerate. Unfortunately the hub did not fit the chainstays pretty well and i had to...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-25-21, 10:38 PM

Replies: 7

Coaster brake making noise

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Posted By Retro bike fan

Well, my coaster brake is a cheap ventura hub....

Well, my coaster brake is a cheap ventura hub. The chain line seems pretty straight but the chain is tight and i dont think that the chain hits the frame. Maybe is something with the internals. The...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

10-25-21, 02:12 PM

Replies: 126

Between a fixed gear and a single speed bike

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Posted By Retro bike fan

in my opinion you should try a coaster brake...

in my opinion you should try a coaster brake wheel. with a coaster brake wheel you can have the benefit of coasting and the clear look of fixed gear

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

10-25-21, 01:45 PM

Replies: 7

Coaster brake making noise

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Posted By Retro bike fan

Coaster brake making noise

So, i recently bought a coaster brake hub and i have laced a 700c rim for this hub. i needed this wheel for my 1988 Carrera Alpina road bike. My problem is that when i coast and i just hit a little...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

10-25-21, 01:36 PM

Replies: 462

What Sort of Gearing Works Best for your Needs?

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Posted By Retro bike fan

On my ss road bike with a coaster brake i use...

On my ss road bike with a coaster brake i use 49-19. on my coaster brake folding bike i use 42-18

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