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@tallsam
Does anyone honestly think a coaster brake would be better than an actual back brake?
I've ridden plenty of bikes with coaster brakes and its horrible. You're limited to a shite selection of hubs and you can't backpedal to level your pedals when you have to stop at lights and stuff. Plus the engagement and power of them isn't great.