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Thinking of building up my old frame (originally a MTB frame) with just a rear coaster brake, I have a spare 26" front wheel, so thinking of building up a rear hoop with coaster brake, 26" again and put some tubby dirtjumping type rubber on them (something with a small block pattern, not too knobbly and about 2" wide DMR moto or similar). Has anyone used a coaster brake and care to comment? I'm only looking at building a basic bike to nip down to the shops on, no epic rides or serious down hill stuff, I want something I can ride in any old shoes though, no messing around with straps or SPDs etc.