Pulled this bike from trash. This bike originally has coaster brake. I pulled off the fenders. If I replace rear wheel with freewheel, can I put brakes in the fender holes? What kind of brake am I looking for?
by TheDunKings
Pulled this bike from trash. This bike originally has coaster brake. I pulled off the fenders. If I replace rear wheel with freewheel, can I put brakes in the fender holes? What kind of brake am I looking for?
by TheDunKings
4 Comments
Yes you can. Look for BMX-type brakes
Yes, caliper brakes. This is why the screw holes above the wheels are for.
https://preview.redd.it/is7grfpb81te1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=d01d1e9425aa67acb68c146360bcd6c138f9aceb
Yes, just keep in mind your wide tire.
Some will tell you that you can based only on the fact there is a hole in the bridge that you could mount a caliper brake through…..
If the frame was designed to have a coaster brake the seat stays and bridge will not be designed to or strong enough to take a brake mounted there. What you can see in the photo is not a brake mounting point its a mudguard mounting point.