Lots of conflicting information. Which is it... steel or alloy? single or 6 speed? coaster or pull brakes?
650661
This bike is a great one speed (yours) & you brake by peddling backwards a bit.I love the simple yet classy design. No complex gears or hand brakes to deal with!! LOVE IT!!!
650662
I do not know what the frame is made of, but it is a Cruizer bike so there are no speeds. I suppose you would say there is only one speed. The brakes are the type where you push the pedal backwards to stop.
650663
mine was single speed coaster brakes alloy. They do sell a 3 speed model, so look at your discription ! Very nice looking bike and lightweight
650664
I really like mine, It must be be neither steel or alloy! LOL It rusted after our first trip to Grand Isle, However, it did rub out nicely, now I just keep a lubricant on the shiny parts. It is single speed, coaster brakes, but is a comfortable ride, and I pull a fishing cart behind it sometimes with no adverse effects. I am a 63 year old female, with hip probs, and I have no issues with speed or difficulty in any way with the bike. I recommend it for routine use, but probably would not do well on hills! I have to really hustle going up the ramp on the big wharf. Hope this helps. Phyllis
650665
I think now, the blue one is single speed alloy pedal breaks. Now, they have a silver one (just search victory touring and scroll down) that is alluminum (used to be heavy steel), 6 speed, handle breaks.Either way, they frame is the same - beautiful but awkward to fit on a car bike rack. There is a price difference, so that may be a factor
696480
I am currently using them both ways. But when I get new tires on my boat trailer, I will install steel. My 5th wheel already had steel and they are much more firm. The manufacturer recommends steel.
1089208
As others have noted, it is made both ways. I have the freewheel version as offered here, a coaster brake version is also available.
878362
When I received this item it did not come with a coaster brake. I am already through with freewheel back wheels anyway. Thank you for asking.
1503121
Whatever brake you have that stops your bike will work. Linear pull , disc, coaster, etc. The pet trailer does not have integrated brakes.
103652
Hi - We bought this bike for our daughter for Christmas this year - its great. It does not have coaster brakes, only the front and rear brakes on the handle bars. I'm not sure what the weight limit is, but I am a full grown man (approx. 215 lbs) and "test rode" the bike and encountered no performance issues.
2250643
No one got this right. They are short pull and cannot be adjusted.Short pull is for road caliper, canti. Long pull is for Vbrakes and for most mechanical disk brakes.You probably need long pull.
753607
No!!! It's a good brake but it's not designed to handle that tough and thick materials. I believe 20 ga. mild steel is the max.
2168965
I'm not sure either if it's steel or aluminum, it is study yet lightweight. Be Warned... you cannot use this at the Shoreline in Mountain View, no quad chairs.
534975
Both. I am using disc brakes, but the sides are not painted so v-brakes should work.
852131
Steel. This is by far the best grinder I have ever seen for the money. It just might not be for you. Great deal.
862703
Surprisingly, Baldor who makes Industrial quality, USA made, machines for way more money has a similar size machine with the same Horse power, current ratings at the two speeds and the same size shafts, calls this an 8 inch buffer while Eastwood and the similar XtremepowerUS imports both call it a 10 inch machine. The wheel size affects your real buffing speed, measured in surface inches per minute (diameter/4 x RPM). For plastics at the lower speed I think a 10 inch wheel is faster than recommended (3000-4000 SFM) I'd use an 8 inch. For metal 10 should be OK.
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The tires, make, and model are somewhat irrelevant when replacing brakes. It is critical to research the type of brake system that is on the bike as originally manufactured. All Linear-pull (Shimano has trademarked theirs as V-brakes) systems are interchangable and can be found in use on most popular department store brands of bicycles. Please refer to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_brake as a guide to determine the type of brake system used. There are also many helpful "how-to" videos on Youtube.com that will guide cyclists through the brake repair process.
455102
Single speed with coaster brake on rear axle. Works very well for cruiser riding.
935963
Hey Richard its what I call universal for either.i had disc brakes so i just removed the lever for the drum brakes and cut off the silver pin. Im ready to ride this summer
2099729
I bought this brake to replace the cheap broken brake on a bike that I purchased from walmart in2012. The new avid brake bolted right on and works great.im not an expert but I think that disc brake mounts are fairly standardized . Good luck
1918197
I emailed Sole about the type of resistance and got a reply back that it was "magnetic." They did not say whether it was eddy current braking or a motorized magnetic brake whish is much older technology.