Says it comes with a rear brake/kit. What exactly does that mean? Does the rear wheel have a hand-operated brake? Or is that on the front?
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the rear brake kit is a stomp break, which is your primary method of braking. the kit is a superior mechanism, and should be bought. the alternative seems to be to use your shoe directly (why?). the hand brake is a front brake, which is really only something you use when at a stand still waiting (unless you want to practice your vaudevillian tumbling).
202289
On mine, rear brake is a fender that you step on. Works pretty well, actually. Front brake has a hand control.
88084
This bike does not come equipped with 2 sets of brake levers. There is 1 front brake lever, and 1 rear brake lever.
210185
Hi,I purchased this bike and has front and back brakes, still its very heavy. I placed a 80cc engine and a moped gas tank in it and its awesome.I dont recomend it if you dont live in a flat city, its too heavy for daily use.regards
1264303
Hello, Front hand brake. Rear coaster-brake (pedal operated when user installed). Regards, BMW - AutoGoodParts
1686370
It has both a hand brake and a foot pedal brake. They are both very effective.
2253571
It sure does. There is also a parking brake that is a foot bar across the back. The hand brake is like what you find on a bicycle (friction pads on the front wheel), whereas the parking brake actually locks the rear wheels.
783089
Yes, there are brakes. The same levers used to operate the wheel lock mechanism are used as brakes. To lock the wheels, the levers are pushed down (away from the handles). To brake, the levers are squeezed toward the handles just as you would operate handbrakes on a bicycle. This is a good machine. No issues with it.
82771
Yes. The handle operates the front brake and the rear brake is operated by back-pedaling. Great bike!
1245797
Greetings Sheila, I have not needed rear wheels yet, however we did perchase and replace a brake unit for the left wheel.I checked the Drive Medical website, and called three of the providers in our region. I learned that prices vary and so does service.Our provider ordered the part and we screwed it on. I also learned from this experience that, according to the providers, the company chargers $45.00 for handling an order, big or small, and that is why the providers do not stock up on replacement items.Hope this helps. Best Elise
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This is a set (2 pads) for the front brakes. You have to order a separate set specifically for the rear which is a different part number.
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Yes you do. It comes partly assembled, but my bike had the front shocks on backwards for shipping. I didn't realize this until I took it to a bike shop for them to see why it wasn't steering properly. Also...it claims to come with a basket (shown on front) and I did not receive it. I sent a message asking why I did not get it and never heard back...But the bike its self is great....Hope this helps you with your decision....
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This kit includes all of the clips and pads you will need to do the rear brakes. (Kit contains: 4 pads(2 for each side), 4 clips(2 for each side.). This is a good set of brakes, and much more complete than your common parts store item. (Better price, too!)
162320
It has petal brakes but not hand brakes. Basically, you try to petal backwards (reverse petal) for it to brake.
257319
There are different sets for front and rear. I believe this is the front pair. I have the r32 so the brakes are bigger than regular GTI or Golf
162319
Yes a back brake. If you buy this bike make sure the front frame is not bent. I recommend an American made bike not this one from China
1674186
The front brake is controlled by hand. The front brake cable runs to a small metal pad on a pivot. The back brake is a flexible piece of metal under the fender that you step back on - no cable attachment. I found the back brake to be unnecessary and it made a boinging noise on all but the smoothest surfaces so I uninstalled it but kept the fender that came with it. It has been several years so maybe they have improved the back brake. The front brake is very smooth. I use the Xootr daily and am used to leaning back when I have to use the brake abruptly.
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Both front and rear wheels are included. The rear wheel has a freehub that will accept Shimano/Sram cogsets that must be added by buyer. Freewheels are oldtechnology seen only in bicycles made before 1995 or there abouts.