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Why do I have to get/do in order to have coaster brakes? Are they part of the hub that comes with the wheel?
Can I have this on a flip flop, so a freewheel cog on the other side? (does that make sense or am I talking rubbish)
I would want to experiment and learn but have the flexibility of going freewheel when/if I want.
One last question please, I've ridden a single speed bike (new Langster Street) and I tried to stop with my legs power but it obviously didn't work, and I have wrongly assumed I am not strong and skilled enough to do it but was it because it didn't have 'coaster brakes' then?
I know that's a street bike and you're meant to use the brakes, but I am curious about coasting brakes and trying to understand what it takes.