Rod brakes are still commonly seen on city bikes in Europe as well.
Kurt Sperry Bellingham WA USA
On 10/18/07, ternst <ternst1@cox.net> wrote:
>
> It's not a novelty, All those Oriental bikes were copied at on time or
> another from the English 28" wheel roadster/tourister rod brake "push
> bikes".
> . Some of the designs are
> >> rather
> >> unique, I think, such as the brake pads rubbing under the rim and
> pulling
> >> up, rather than the sides as on most other bikes. I have some pics as
> >> well
> >> of this novelty.
> >>
> >> -Dee Gordon