Brakeless Brake Install

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Brakeless Brake Install
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flag spit4lube
Posted: Nov 1, 2008 at 13:57 Quote
Ok so is it possible to install a brake, like a U-brake, on a stock brakeless bike? Like Im thinking of getting the Fit Str 2 and it doesnt have any brake mounts or guides. And Im not ready to commit to death yet. So is it possible to get brakes on it?
flag ron-burgundy
Posted: Nov 1, 2008 at 13:58 Quote
yes, it comes with one.
flag drewfunk
Posted: Nov 1, 2008 at 15:45 Quote
You could always get a bike with brakes... *gasp*
flag spliffonator1
Posted: Nov 1, 2008 at 15:47 Quote
drewfunk wrote:
You could always get a bike with brakes... *gasp*

I was looking at a sick frame that only came brakeless, so actually its quite a good idea if you can do anything.
flag lolfrizlolcake
Posted: Nov 1, 2008 at 15:51 Quote
spit4lube wrote:
Ok so is it possible to install a brake, like a U-brake, on a stock brakeless bike? Like Im thinking of getting the Fit Str 2 and it doesnt have any brake mounts or guides. And Im not ready to commit to death yet. So is it possible to get brakes on it?
no mounts to mount the brakes
flag crashin
Posted: Nov 1, 2008 at 15:59 Quote
your foot is always a good option.
flag statler
Posted: Nov 1, 2008 at 15:59 Quote
spliffonator wrote:
drewfunk wrote:
You could always get a bike with brakes... *gasp*

I was looking at a sick frame that only came brakeless, so actually its quite a good idea if you can do anything.

BMX frames are pretty cookie cutter. Very similar geometry, similar weights, etc. The biggest difference would actually be wether the frame has brakes or not, so you might as well skip the frame that is brakeless and get one with mounts. Or better yet (if you plan to remove brakes in the future) get a frame with removable mounts.
flag statler
Posted: Nov 1, 2008 at 16:00 Quote
crashin wrote:
your foot is always a good option.

That can be expensive, in that you will have to buy new shoes every month.
flag derekt
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Posted: Nov 1, 2008 at 16:00 Quote
im probably gunna get the fit str that comes with break mounts cus i like breaks Smile
flag derekt
O+
Posted: Nov 1, 2008 at 16:01 Quote
statler wrote:
crashin wrote:
your foot is always a good option.

That can be expensive, in that you will have to buy new shoes every month.
doesnt it wear down tires to??
EDIT: I guess street bmx tires are a made of a hard compound rubber so i guess there pretty tough
flag crashin
Posted: Nov 1, 2008 at 16:02 Quote
derekt wrote:
statler wrote:
crashin wrote:
your foot is always a good option.

That can be expensive, in that you will have to buy new shoes every month.
doesnt it wear down tires to??

Yeh.
flag ron-burgundy
Posted: Nov 1, 2008 at 16:02 Quote
lolfrizlolcake wrote:
spit4lube wrote:
Ok so is it possible to install a brake, like a U-brake, on a stock brakeless bike? Like Im thinking of getting the Fit Str 2 and it doesnt have any brake mounts or guides. And Im not ready to commit to death yet. So is it possible to get brakes on it?
no mounts to mount the brakes

it comes with a caliper brake, apparently they suck ass but im assuming you just want it to slow you down abit?(to the op)
flag spit4lube
Posted: Nov 1, 2008 at 21:40 Quote
ron-burgundy wrote:
lolfrizlolcake wrote:
spit4lube wrote:
Ok so is it possible to install a brake, like a U-brake, on a stock brakeless bike? Like Im thinking of getting the Fit Str 2 and it doesnt have any brake mounts or guides. And Im not ready to commit to death yet. So is it possible to get brakes on it?
no mounts to mount the brakes

it comes with a caliper brake, apparently they suck ass but im assuming you just want it to slow you down abit?(to the op)

yeah
is there any way to like mount brake mounts on it?
flag airplaneman
Posted: Nov 1, 2008 at 21:56 Quote
spit4lube wrote:
ron-burgundy wrote:
lolfrizlolcake wrote:
no mounts to mount the brakes

it comes with a caliper brake, apparently they suck ass but im assuming you just want it to slow you down abit?(to the op)

yeah
is there any way to like mount brake mounts on it?

yes, welder Razz
flag yppah
Posted: Nov 1, 2008 at 22:02 Quote
they are required by law to ship it with brakes
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