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amey
Got veery excited about this Urban Arrow, then realised it had roller brakes :(
Every review I have read of roller brakes ends with a story of them catching fire, or failing on a long descent, and needing a total strip down to re-grease (if they havent melted). Why would Urban Arrow, or anyone, fit them to a £4000 bike? Infuriating because this is the exact chassis I want at a great price, but I'd need to switch out both wheels.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265250071885