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As on this Langster, no issues with alignment and the rear brake. I find the extra brake gives me an option to alternate with on longer/steeper descents - the hill from my house is allegedly 18% and getting down it controlled with only a front felt consistently sketchy if only from a hand fatigue perspective
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Alignment has never been a problem as you just set up the brake pads when the chain is tight, so as long as the chain is tight, the pads will be in the right place.
I really like having two brakes, and have had on my last few fixed builds.
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I’ve never found it much of a hassle aligning a rear brake on a fixed, although I’ve only ever had this set up once on a Pompino.
As others have said, tension the chain, align the brake, and you’re good to go. As long as you keep the chain reasonably well tensioned you shouldn’t have any issues.
Ultimately the best solution to keep a rear brake aligned on a fixed wheel bike is to use a rear disc brake and sliding dropouts.
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A question for those with front and rear brakes: Is it much hassle to align the rear? I would usually only run a front (Dolan PC) but may be getting a new frame with scope for a rear brake and track ends.
I ride Audax and have a fixed SR and LEL under my belt on the Dolan, would you say a rear brake helps when in the saddle along time? I imagine on long descents you can alternate hands and avoid soreness and help regulate cadence a bit more?
Or do you find little difference?