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What is safer...coaster brakes, regularrim brakes, or fixed gear braking?

I currently have a 'regular' bike, i.e. a bike with typicalhand rim brakes but I've been more fascinated recently with single speed and fixed gear bikes. One of the reasons that I've held off on getting on is the braking.

How does coaster braking and braking on a fixed gear bike compare to regularrim brakes? I live in NYC and want to make sure that I can brake in all situations!

What is safer...coaster brakes, regular brakes, or fixed gear braking?

I currently have a 'regular' bike, i.e. a bike with typical brakes but I've been more fascinated recently with single speed and fixed gear bikes. One of the reasons that I've held off on getting on is the braking.

How does coaster braking and braking on a fixed gear bike compare to regular brakes? I live in NYC and want to make sure that I can brake in all situations!

What is safer...coaster brakes, rim brakes, or fixed gear braking?

I currently have a 'regular' bike, i.e. a bike with hand rim brakes but I've been more fascinated recently with single speed and fixed gear bikes. One of the reasons that I've held off on getting on is the braking.

How does coaster braking and braking on a fixed gear bike compare to rim brakes? I live in NYC and want to make sure that I can brake in all situations!

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milesmeow
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What is safer...coaster brakes, regular brakes, or fixed gear braking?

I currently have a 'regular' bike, i.e. a bike with typical brakes but I've been more fascinated recently with single speed and fixed gear bikes. One of the reasons that I've held off on getting on is the braking.

How does coaster braking and braking on a fixed gear bike compare to regular brakes? I live in NYC and want to make sure that I can brake in all situations!