My bike has coaster brakes, but they've completely stopped working--in fact, if I try to use them, they actually propel the bike forward. Has anyone had this problem? I don't know how to fix it; I've been stopping with my feet the last six months.
It's really weird. I'm in New Orleans, and there are a bunch of bike shops around, but I wanted to try to fix it myself (even though I know nothing about bikes).
Hi Paul. CBs aren't really complicated if one has some mechanical apptitude and pays attention to details. The late Sheldon Brown did a great tutorial at
http://sheldonbrown.com/coaster-brakes.html that you may want to check out. One piece of advice that may seem strange, tho. A coaster brake LOVES grease. In fact, without it, it will die.
Wheelies don't pop themselves. (from a QBP fortune cookie)
Late Sheldon Brown??? I did not know that. Great website hope it stays.
Never Give Up!!!
(11-01-2010, 08:18 PM)GeorgeET Wrote: Late Sheldon Brown??? I did not know that. Great website hope it stays.
Yes, Sheldon left us back in 2008. From what I understand, Harris Cyclery is keeping the site up. There is just TOO much good info there to let slip into the cyber-oblivion.
Hey Paul! Did you get around to messing with the brake yet?
Wheelies don't pop themselves. (from a QBP fortune cookie)
was on sheldons site last week and noticed they are adding to it with previously unreleased work from him. was new to me anyhow.
ive overhauled 2 coasters myself, so its not that hard. just when you think it has enuff grease, add some more
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dont know why it goes faster though.
Get on your bad pedalscooter and ride!