I amin the process of building a 4 stroke bike... and was wondering... what do you guys prefer... coaster brakes or caliper brakes? Any input would be appreciated.
If you use a coaster brake on the rear, put a caliper brake on the front. Never trust your life to only one brake. Chains come off, cables freeze up, handles break, etc. Always have a backup.
I like a coaster in the rear and a drum up front, but for my current build I'm going rear coaster front disc.
if your bike is done up right then a rear coaster is fine. just don't buy a cheap Chinese one and remember to pack it with grease every once in a while. your front brake is the one that does all the work anyway