Coaster Brake
Does anyone know how to change a bike from freewheel to coaster brake?
My daughter's new bike is a freewheel and handbrake bike but it's too hard to push. I think I'd feel more comfortable with a coaster brake. Does any one know how to change it?
Yes, changing the rear wheel is the only solution for the change. HOWEVER, might I suggest that if your daughters bike has a caliper brake (looks like an upside down "U") that it would be cheaper and better to purchase and install a better quality brake.
You can get a good quality alloy caliper brake and lever for $20 or so- even less if you ask at a shop and see if they have something in their spare parts box.
If, in the unlikely event that you have v brakes, an adjustment (or maybe a new cable) is probably all that is needed.
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