Does this bike have coaster brakes? (Push the pedals back to brake?)
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.
1471904
They pedal back like a coaster break, very easily actually. Keep that in mind however when you are pushing them with the handle, we've had a couple gut checks because of the break! I also saw your comment about not getting a response from the manufacturer, we were having an issue with the pedals engaging and they responded within 24 hours. It's a great bike, well worth the investment.
914339
You can always remove the coaster brake, but if you do you will need to replace it with hand brakes, and it does not appear that the frame as ready for the hand brake apparatus. Because these bikes are so cheap to begin with, once you start replacing components, you will quickly discover that getting a cheap bike outfitted the way you want runs into more money than if you bought what you wanted at a bike shop to begin with.
731570
Yes, this bike has brakes. It's the type where the child pushes backwards on the pedal to stop (not hand brakes).
1178073
Technically yes. There's a coaster brake which means you have to paddle back ways to stop the cycle. But there're no hand brakes.
390257
Hi, it has a hand brake for the front wheel and coaster break for the back wheel. My son rarely uses the front break, since the back coaster break works well.
461632
I would not recommend this bike because of the front brakes. The cable connection is terrible. It keeps coming apart unless you over tighten the brakes and then it drags on the rim. I got very frustrated with it this past summer and haven't touched it since July.
1580969
Not quite sure what you are asking. I will say that this bike is great though. You can use it as a balance bike without pedals and then as your child grows and is ready for pedals you just add them to the bike. It comes with all the equipment to add the pedals when it is time. Can't recommend this bike enough. Cost is the only negative. Hope this info helps.
1444323
Just hand brakes, but my 7 year old grandson has no problem at all using the brakes. It's a fantastic bike, very well made and the price is great.. Sports authority has same bike for. $220.
2130070
The brakes are hand brakes. They seem to work just fine. You can pedal backwards without effect to your heart's content.
914337
The hand brake only works on the front tire and the coaster brake works on the rear. I don't believe you can alter or remove a coaster brake. We looked high and low for a bike this size that had a coaster brake, so we are very happy with this bike. If I were remove anything, I would remove the front hand brake, but so far my kid has not had any problems remembering which does what.
1451336
No, and the pedals are smaller than what I'm used to. Fortunately I was able to take the pedals with straps off my old bike and use them on this one.
901648
Yes it has the pedal style so if you try to peddle backwards it brakes the rear tire.
1264303
Hello, Front hand brake. Rear coaster-brake (pedal operated when user installed). Regards, BMW - AutoGoodParts
807336
Hi Cheryl, it does pedal backwards but there is no resistance when doing so. In other words, the backwards pedalling does not engage like it does when pedalling forward with resistance. If you want a bike that pedals backwards with varying ranges of resistance, this wouldnt be a good fit. I dont where to get the detailed instructions other than calling the manufacturer or checking online for a PDF manual. Good luck and hope this helps!
475016
No. This bike comes with regular pedals. Very ordinary and cheap pedals, in fact.
669202
It doesn't.In fact I brought it to a local bike store and had the brakes changed for $40.Poorly designed brakes.