birdmannn101
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If I bought a front brake hub would that hub be any bigger than a standard wheel hub? Would I have to buy different length spokes too?
Brakes Does anyone use different brakes than come on the bike?
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The_Aleman
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Sure, but why? You wouldn't have a sprocket! The 70MM drum in that hub wouldn't be very powerful as a rear brake, either, I have one and found it woefully lacking as a rear brake.
That totally depends on the hub, there's many many different hubs out there. For the most part, yes, a drum hub is larger than the average standard hub.
If the difference isn't too great, then you may be able to get that drum hub laced in a 4-cross pattern with original spokes. I had that done with both my wheels.
V 35
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As for brakes, Mountain Bike Calipers work well on cruisers, road bike calipers won't work, the brake arms are too short to clear the big, thick, tire of a cruiser or Mt. Bike. Ditto for Rat Trap Bars brake levers, they bottom out on a straight bar. Mt. Bike levers work well on cruisers, and hybrids. My Rat Pedal bike has Mt. Bike Bars, levers, and a cruiser saddle. Rides like a 3 speed, climbs like a 10 speed.
