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.
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.
1122633
Yes, it has a flip flop hub so you can switch it from fixie to single speed and coast to your hearts content.
421979
Yes that is exactly what I am currently using it for. I had the same problem, when all of a sudden my old foot pedal just DID NOT WORK?
2129873
Your child will coast without pedaling. If your child presses back on the pedal the brake will engage, it is very sensitive. All in all it is a great little bike.
2086699
You cannot stop....there is no brake. It's like a skateboard...you have to slow down or jump off. Your foot can get "caught" if you fall forward. It's not an easy device....if you get the hang of the balance, you dont really have an issue with your foot getting caught, but it happens while learning. You don't want your foot jammed into it...the front of you ankle should NOT touch when you put your feet in...you "balance" on it. Only the soles of your feet should touch the skate cycle....if that makes sense.
1773838
Dual piston calipers do not need to wind back, but you need to compress both pistons simultaneously. If the caliper has clearance for the shaft of the tool, then you can leave the old brake pad in the back against the pistons, and yes this tool would press them in. Not all dual piston calipers will have clearance for the main body of the tool, in which case a tool like Lisle 29100 Quick Quad Pad Spreader will probably be a better choice.
1806314
Yes you can but because the surface area of the pedal is small it is difficult to keep your feet on the pedal. On a bumpy road it is not comfortable
1970028
This bike is flip flop. Have 2 cogs if you choose free wheel or fixie. Is very easy to do :) yes you can do it
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.
1123543
Yes, with just a flip of a lever. We do not use the footrests very often.The most difficult part for us is the wheel brake. They are very stiff and hard to set with my husband's hand weakness
1387769
If you want to be able to pedal backwards freeky. Simple flip the rear wheel. It's a flip hub which means one side is fixed and the other is single speed. Stay coastin.
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
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.
1022383
Yup. I assume your bike has a flip-flop hub, just take your wheel off and toss it on the other side.
82772
Handle brake for front wheel, pedal brake for rear wheel. It's a good way to transition; my 7-yr-old got the hang of it immediately.
1806066
If you are using the fixed gear cog you can stop by applying back pressure on the pedals/skid