I’ve been looking in my area for a men’s/stepover, 3+ speed cruiser but most of what I see are ladies/stepthroughs or diamond frame bikes.
I’m looking at a used Huffy single-speed cruiser. I obviously don’t want to throw good money after bad, but if I want to upgrade to a multi speed bike, I’m assuming the most cost-effective way to do so would be with a planetary Sturmey-Archer hub. If so:
Are coaster brakes still viable for an adult road bike?
If yes, it’s been decades since I’ve ridden a 3 speed – do coaster brake hubs exist? I understand dropout spacing is a factor if I want to add one.
If no, I’m guessing retrofitting rim or disc brakes reaches a point where the return on investment is not there.
Thanks!
I’m looking at a used Huffy single-speed cruiser. I obviously don’t want to throw good money after bad, but if I want to upgrade to a multi speed bike, I’m assuming the most cost-effective way to do so would be with a planetary Sturmey-Archer hub. If so:
Are coaster brakes still viable for an adult road bike?
If yes, it’s been decades since I’ve ridden a 3 speed – do coaster brake hubs exist? I understand dropout spacing is a factor if I want to add one.
If no, I’m guessing retrofitting rim or disc brakes reaches a point where the return on investment is not there.
Thanks!
