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Comment by bariumbitmap

> The disadvantages of coaster brakes are that the pedals cannot be adjusted while standing over the bicycle frame.

Another disadvantage not mentioned in the post is that with coaster brakes the pedals can get trapped by the kickstand. I don't remember the details because this was a long time ago, but I accidentally found myself in a situation where I couldn't pedal forward because the kickstand was in the way, and couldn't pedal backward because the brakes engaged. I don't remember how I fixed it.

parent bariumbitmap 2 months ago

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