lowracer
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I use front v-brakes only on this bike & another of my MB's (friction drive) & 2 of my pedal road bikes.
My other MB has two disc brakes & stops better.
This bike being lighter & slower still has excellent stopping power with just one well set up front v-brake. There is also a fair degree of engine braking before the centrifugal clutch disengages. On road going vehicles, front brakes do most of the braking due to weight shifting forward upon braking. I previously had a rim-to-rim pulley front drive & was still able to mount a v-brake on it (just enough clearance).
-Lowracer-
I use front v-brakes only on this bike & another of my MB's (friction drive) & 2 of my pedal road bikes.
My other MB has two disc brakes & stops better.
This bike being lighter & slower still has excellent stopping power with just one well set up front v-brake. There is also a fair degree of engine braking before the centrifugal clutch disengages. On road going vehicles, front brakes do most of the braking due to weight shifting forward upon braking. I previously had a rim-to-rim pulley front drive & was still able to mount a v-brake on it (just enough clearance).
-Lowracer-