I’ve had simple, single-speed back-pedal braking bikes for more than twenty years as my primary transportation.
It’s not that I’m disinterested in other bikes but just don’t want to compromise on things you mentioned like maintainability.
I want a bike that will last for decades, even if it trades hands many times. I’ve bought a new bike in the past but my current daily ride is older than I am.
I’ve had simple, single-speed back-pedal braking bikes for more than twenty years as my primary transportation.
That reminds me… my e-scooter uses a front drum brake. Not very common, but ultra reliable!
Newer e-scooters use disk brakes, and while it could be argued that they offer better stopping power (not needed in something low-speed!), they are far more complicated to maintain.
A single-speed bike with a back-pedal braking system sounds like a dream for simplicity! I’m glad it works well for you 😀
I’ve had simple, single-speed back-pedal braking bikes for more than twenty years as my primary transportation.
It’s not that I’m disinterested in other bikes but just don’t want to compromise on things you mentioned like maintainability.
I want a bike that will last for decades, even if it trades hands many times. I’ve bought a new bike in the past but my current daily ride is older than I am.
That reminds me… my e-scooter uses a front drum brake. Not very common, but ultra reliable!
Newer e-scooters use disk brakes, and while it could be argued that they offer better stopping power (not needed in something low-speed!), they are far more complicated to maintain.
A single-speed bike with a back-pedal braking system sounds like a dream for simplicity! I’m glad it works well for you 😀