I want to buy a beach cruiser but I don't know how to stop that bike without hand breaks. I have not been riding a bike for years and this is my first time to get a cruiser. Please don't look down on me, I just want a clear answer so I can be sure I will be safe when I ride the bike. Thanks!
2007-04-29 15:07:13 · 8 answers · asked by "wanna be cruiser" 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
A bike usually has 1 of 2 kinds of brakes - hand brakes or pedal brakes. If there are no hand brake levers, then try pedaling backwards. The pedals should move maybe 1/8 of a turn at most, and then apply the brakes.
2007-04-29 15:16:40 · answer #1 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beach Cruisers usually have pedal breaks. Just pedal backwards and it will stop.
2007-04-30 02:14:58 · answer #2 · answered by Switch Angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most cruisers have what is called a coaster or "foot" brake. These have been the same for years. Simply pedal backwards and the brakes will be applied.
2007-04-29 15:57:45 · answer #3 · answered by Jay P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if their are no pedal or hand breaks dont bother gettin the bike.
2007-04-29 15:12:25 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pedal backwards
2007-04-29 21:13:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
quit pedaling
2007-04-29 17:36:52 · answer #6 · answered by gothrashers04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Valuable discussion, just what I was searching for.
2016-08-24 00:58:27 · answer #7 · answered by afton 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you give more details?
2016-07-29 01:05:45 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋