Is the hand brake a gradual brake like on a bike or does it ONLY lock the brake?
599002
It has bars that gradually run into the tire as you squeeze them. It also has a button to lock in a stop on the hand break
1497503
Yes. You just push the hand brake down to lock it in place. Very easy to use.
1062590
Yes the wheel chair has locking hand brakes. Just push them down and they lock, lift them to release or apply brakes that release when you release. The chair weighs about 20 pounds.
2250363
From the manual:To Use Hand Brakes (Models 330/332/352)The hand brake is to be used for speed control only.Squeeze up on the hand brake to control the speed.Use the wheelbrake when entering or exiting the chair.Engage the Park BrakePush down on the black ball shaped knob located at the rear of the hand brake handles. The handle will lock into adownward position when properly engaged. Pull upon the hand brakes to release the brakes.
1653079
The rear wheels can be locked permanently or temporarily with the hand brakes.
1234494
It definitely does lock. A small button on the right hand grip presses in to lock and you squeeze the brake lever to release 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.
1817914
Yes, the bike has both braking systems. I've found the pedal breaks work better for my daughter (she's 7) as the hand brake seems to need more strength than she can give.
997769
Just hand brakes but so many things fell apart on this bike we junked it and bought another bike, and another brand
351233
Yes, the hand brakes lock. My Mom is 90 yrs. old. She pulls the walker in front of her chair, locks the hand brakes and uses the walker to assist getting out of her chair. The alternative is to always have a person help lift her. She likes being able to do it by herself. Hope this helps with your question. BK
1473357
I have single speed bike and you brake with pedal. Its so muc better than hand brakes.
551743
I have the model with the arms that lock on after you assemble. I have two bikes on mine and have had no issues with them slipping or moving. I was hesitant at first, but its worked great.
1210014
Do the brakes have a locking button or lever that keeps the brakes locked without having to hold the brake by hand? There are conflicting answers posted.
873013
It has the hand brake on the side, and a handle in the middle to switch from peddling and coasting... So yes it has both.
1189851
Yes, it's a seat post lock that replaces the quick release lever and cuff. It locks the post to the bike frame but not the saddle to the post.
2170466
Yes, you can pedal backwards to break or use the hand brake, says so right in the description at the top.
219567
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.