coaster brake

collocation in English

meaningsofcoasterandbrake

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coaster
noun[C]
uk
/ˈkəʊ.stər/us
/ˈkoʊ.stɚ/
a small piece of wood, plastic, or other material that you put a glass or cup on to protect a surface from heat ...
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brake
noun[C]
uk
/breɪk/us
/breɪk/
a device that makes a vehicle go slower or stop, or a pedal, bar, or handle that makes this ...
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(Definition ofcoasterandbrakefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Acoasterbrakefurther enables such one-handed riding, because the one hand on the handlebar only has to steer, not also brake.
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Like all hub brakes except disc brakes, acoasterbrakerequires a reaction arm to be connected to the frame.
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Energy comes from an external battery charger, and from regenerative braking when the rider back-pedals as in acoasterbrake.
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Another disadvantage is that thecoasterbrakeis completely dependent on the chain being fully intact.
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Thecoasterbrakecan be found in both single-speed and internally geared hubs.
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They are single gear,coasterbrakeracing bicycles.
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If the chain breaks, thecoasterbrakeprovides no braking power whatsoever.
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Most grey molybdenum disulphide greases work well in acoasterbrake, with its metal-to-metal friction surfaces.
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Acoasterbrakecan only be applied when the cranks are reasonably level, limiting how quickly it can be applied.
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As coaster brakes are only made for rear wheels, they have the disadvantage common to all rear brakes of skidding the wheel easily.
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Crude coaster brakes also exist, usually on children's bicycles, where a serrated steel brake cone grips the inside of the hub shell directly, with no separate brake pads or mantle.
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