About to get a new Coker, have questions

[tomkarches]

Originally Posted by johnfoss

- Brakes: If you don't feel you need them, you don't need them (at least not yet).

I'm not sure about the Coker brake mount method (under the seat). If I buy later, I presume that the brake would mount to the handle. Is that satisfactory?

Thanks,
Tom

[sxbud138]

Originally Posted by tomkarches

I'm not sure about the Coker brake mount method (under the seat). If I buy later, I presume that the brake would mount to the handle. Is that satisfactory?

Thanks,
Tom

I didnt like it being under the seat as well,especially with the handle on.I went to my LBS and picked up a complete brake kit for 20 bucks and i put my brake lever on the RH bar end so when your tucked in its at my finger tips. I have only used it a couple times just to slow me down a hill abit. It works for me ! and I saved 40 bucks !

[capuni]

Originally Posted by tomkarches

I'm not sure about the Coker brake mount method (under the seat). If I buy later, I presume that the brake would mount to the handle. Is that satisfactory?

When you order, be sure to specify that you want a frame with brake bosses. Otherwise, mounting a brake would be more difficult in the future. I don't know if this is still the case, but when the Cokers first shipped, if you didn't specify that you wanted a brake, you would get a frame without the brake bosses.

[tomkarches]

Originally Posted by capuni

When you order, be sure to specify that you want a frame with brake bosses. Otherwise, mounting a brake would be more difficult in the future. I don't know if this is still the case, but when the Cokers first shipped, if you didn't specify that you wanted a brake, you would get a frame without the brake bosses.

The new Coker specifies that it includes brake bosses on the frame, though I'll double check to make sure when ordering.....tom