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They’re alright, but I think a small part of the resurgence of cargo bikes is due to the consistently powerful offerings of modern hydraulic discs. I wouldn’t want roller brakes on an all in 100~200kg bike bombing down a hill at 35mph.
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in 100~200kg bike bombing down a hill at 35mph.
That's not exactly the default use of a bakfiets though is it. Roller brakes are like hub gears, adequate and low-maintenance, and very common in countries with a big cycling modal share. I'm not saying they're for everyone, but the UK market aversion to them and IGH is not necessarily justified IMO.
Lolo
I knew there would be some bike nutter out there trying to upgrade Dutch and German trekking bikes or something.
I quite like roller brakes but haven't had any long term so maybe I'll just shut up.
Telling that they're still on cargo bikes though.