Re: [CR] Road-Path versus Path Racer

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Ideale)

Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:27:25 -0400
From: "John Betmanis" <johnb@oxford.net>
To: Rendezvous Classic <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
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Subject: Re: [CR] Road-Path versus Path Racer


Neil Foddering wrote:
> I've ridden fixed wheel bikes with both one and two brakes, and have never had a problem when applying the rear. Having said that, I shall, no doubt, come a cropper when I next do so...
>

I believe that the reason for just having a front brake on a fixed wheel bike is to save weight. In countries with bicycle laws that are enforced, two independent brakes are required and a fixed wheel qualifies as a brake. As for applying a rear hand brake while also slowing a fixed wheel bike with one's legs, I expect the worst that could happen would be locking up the rear wheel.

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John Betmanis Woodstock, Ontario Canada