can the breaks be used to slow one down as on a bike?
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The short answer is yes, but why would you need to? The rollator will only move as fast as you push it. If you are on a seriously down hill grade I am afraid that if you lack sufficient upper body strength, the rollator is going to get away from you causing you to fall. As long as you stay on level ground, or gentle down hill slopes where you don't have the machine at arms' length in front of you, you should be OK.
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Applying progressive pressure will make it slow down, the brakes are a piston above the rear wheels (an upside down bolt) which pushes into the tire, it is not a caliper that grips the wheel rim like on a bike. I think if you used the break in that manner you would have to frequently adjust the break with the rollator's included wrench and may eventually need to replace the wheel, I'm not sure that would be the case. I can say that after using it for many months now, I could not be more satisfied.
219565
They bring you to stop. Not gradual though. Very sturdy rollator...great outdoors.
219566
Yes, but I don't think the brakes are as effective as those on a bike. Just go down hill with care.
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Hi - in my opinion the brakes aren't designed to work like a bicycle lock and slow down. I think the main reason for the brake is to ensure that the rollator is completely stopped so that you can maintain your balance. I suppose if you are walking fast and hit the brakes very carefully it could slow you down gradually, but it doesn not have the finesse of a bicycle brake that has the normal rubber grippers against the side of the wheel rim. I hope this information helps.
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The breaks can slow down as long as slope is not steep. Breaks are not as strong as those found on a bike.
430960
Push it from behind or the occupant can propel it with the wheels. Good brakes.
478267
No. The wheels and fork are not compatible with disk break. Wheels and fork cimbined are expensive. They might cost $400-500 for a decent one. I suggest buying a new bike with disk brakes at that price range
2282475
Yes. There are 2 adjustments for 1) How much total braking you apply and 2) How fast the brakes are applied.
903420
yes,but w/o electricity you can't control the tension so you wold be better off using a regular bike
522391
Sure. Great use because it won't move around like is does when I crash my mountain bike.
650662
I do not know what the frame is made of, but it is a Cruizer bike so there are no speeds. I suppose you would say there is only one speed. The brakes are the type where you push the pedal backwards to stop.
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You can use it. However it is not designed to quickly place the bike on and off of it.
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The bike will be slower than normal. The rear wheel will be slowed down because of the chain even with the clutch disengaged.
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Yes, you can. Please consider that you must adjust te back hub into the wheel surface so it is tight enough... If you feel you are rolling -too soft- then you must adjust (sorry if the terms are not totally accurate, I am not an expert in mechanical-sports English; but I hope you get the idea). It's an easy to install and use item for the kind of bike you will use it for.
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You would definitely need to ride the brakes to keep it from going to fast. It might also be difficult to use on rough terrain.
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I assume you are asking about the pedals... no. You can only pedal in one direction. It states in the instructions that you can damage the bike if you pedal backwards.
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There are hand brakes on each handlebar that work on the rear wheels. Very effective, They also can be locked to act as parking brakes. WALT
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I'm not sure because it's a pedal brake. You use the pedals to use that brake.
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The bike has front brakes and standard rear sprocket brakes. When your hooked up to the bike the rear sprocket brakes will still work to slow both bikes. We really love this bike,
2170466
Yes, you can pedal backwards to break or use the hand brake, says so right in the description at the top.
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Most bikes have caliper brakes. This will not get in the way of those brakes as long as you have the right size. If you are referring to disc brakes, I don't know. I don't have disc brakes on my bicycle.