If I switch the flip flop hub to coast, can I still break by applying back pressure on the pedals and not use the front brake?
193950
Yes but it is extremely difficult to master it. You need foot straps to prevent you from being thrown forward. Get those and you'll be good
193951
Unfortunately not you'll need your front brake as your main way of stopping coast is the free spinning hub side so back pressure will just turn your pedals backwards freely and not engage the gear
193952
I'm not sure if it can be modded to do that, but on its own out of the box, no. The only way to stop is using the front brake.
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.
1674185
Yes. You start braking by pressing your heel on the flexible plastic fender on the back tire. Then to stop more firmly or more suddenly you squeeze the hand brake on the handlebars. Squeezing on the handlebar brake alone will result in upending the scooter, just like if you applied the front brakes on a bicycle alone without also simultaneously using the back brakes.
2205387
yes, i have a fixed 16 on one side and a free wheel 16 on the other. i seldom use the fixed side but it is there if i need it and it takes 5 minutes to flop the wheel around, guess that is why they call it a flip/flop.
1215940
This may.. You have to do the leg work to find out which wire is for the brake pedal signal. Don't assume it is on the pedal or you can do damage to your vehicle stab track system. Go to bulldogsecurity.com and look up your vehicle make model to find which wire is for break. also Follow the generic wiring instructions that come with the unit and are also on line. If going to operate dual wheel breaks be sure to research if this unit will work for that purpose. The risk is all yours. Have fun and don't be a scaredy cat.
279805
You can flip the rear wheel so that it can be either a fixed-gear, meaning that the pedals move if the wheel moves and you can pedal backwards, or a single-speed, where you can coast. This is the difference between a freewheel/single-speed, and a fixed-gear bicycle. I hope this answers your question.
830337
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.
1333828
I (Eleanor's husband) ride with my special needs son. Between the two of us we have a little over 300 lb. on the bike. The brakes are similar to a standard one person bike so no it will not stop as quick because of the weight. A matter of physics. I have my brakes adjusted close so I can give a very hard squeeze if necessary. I can keep the bike under control going down hill although I do want to upgrade to better brakes because braking is more work than I like. Also added rim tape before using.
1264303
Hello, Front hand brake. Rear coaster-brake (pedal operated when user installed). Regards, BMW - AutoGoodParts
1402133
I didn't have anything break. The whole system does not feel right. I returned my fins right away, stick with DUCK FEET. You will never go wrong with Duck Feet, that is if you are a Body Surfer.
1122633
Yes, it has a flip flop hub so you can switch it from fixie to single speed and coast to your hearts content.
1170167
My husband says there is a release lever in the front after you use the foot pedal and you just push the release lever down.
2084621
I'm glad you asked. Nothing led me to believe it had both options but because you asked, I just went downstairs to check... and... it does. It braked when I put the pedal in reverse.
2090628
You could use rim brakes. You could just take the arm of the hub and the brakes would not work. Doug
330878
Probably. The left pedals haft has a reverse thread, which may be normal. The pedals are quite comfortable, though I didn't install the straps--this way I can take my feet off easier for just upper body work.
279804
It has a flip flop hub meaning on one side it's continous pedaling (fixed fear) or you can flip the rear wheel over and it's free wheel (non-continous, cruise)
353837
tes... they come with a adapter that prevents the pedals from moving back and forth allowing you to use the toe brakes as a gas/brake pedals